Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa’s Absa Group targets Nigerian banking license

Klintworth said that it is important Absa has a presence in Nigeria for the bank to be looked at as an African bank in Africa that provides regional relevance.

Mauritius is the new property ‘hot spot’ for foreign investors

The country ranks 25th internationally in the World Bank’s table for the ease of doing business, and is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies.

South African Central Bank Pilots Blockchain Settlement Solution Via JP Morgan

This report came only months after the Bank of England launched a similar investigation into blockchain technology

Wealthy Kenyans With Billions Hidden in Offshore Accounts Rush to File Returns Ahead of Amnesty Deadline

Treasury promised that KRA would not trace the source of wealth declared and returned during the amnesty period.

African Development Bank President in São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen alliances

To help promote a competitive financial sector, the President of the African Development Bank launched the Payment System Infrastructure and Financial Inclusion Project (SPAUT) on Monday.

Sadc states urged to have unity of purpose to achieve financial inclusion

The Sadc Bankers’ Association, which is housed at the South African Reserve Bank, targets to fully harness the United States dollar to the settlement system in all member states by October

Kenyan officials to face fresh vetting in graft clampdown

The officials had been “instructed to step aside with immediate effect”.

OECD sees stronger world economy, but risks loom large

The pace of global expansion over the 2018-19 period is expected to hover near 4%, which is close to the long-term average.

Kenya finance bill would emasculate central bank - bank governor

The ministry says the bill aims to protect consumers from lenders who charge high rates for services provided over mobile phones.

KPMG reconsidering its business model

In a written response to Eyewitness News, the firm says as part of its strategy to change the company and management, it is looking at its business model.

S. Africa's Central Bank Should Be Independent, Ramaphosa Says

Still, government was considering ways of implementing the ANC’s resolution to nationalize the central bank

South Africa releases guide on resolving cross-border tax disputes

The guide, which is not an official document, is a practical document discussing how to make a MAP request and other items.

Reps probe Pencom over alleged financial mismanagement

In his lead debate, Galadima faulted the agency over several financial mismanagement while expressing worry that PENCOM engaged in fraudulent practice

WARNING: Seniors not to fall for social security scam

Senior citizens should be highly alert about the people they choose to handle their pensions.

World Bank president insists that Africa invest more in its people

The theme of the meeting is industrialisation in Africa, and South Korea was chosen to host the meeting in the hope it would provide inspiration and lessons from its own industrialisation path.

African Development Bank delivers strong operational results

“The Bank continues to strengthen its effectiveness as an organization, while scaling up its operations.”

West Africa Leaks: How Billions are Leaving Africa for Offshores

ICIJ worked with the West African investigative center Cenozo, which published stories over the weekend about offshore practices in the region.

One Company’s Tax ‘Heaven’ Is Senegal’s Tax ‘Hell'

A lopsided tax treaty between Mauritius and Senegal means, with the right paper work, companies working in Senegal can avoid paying millions in taxes.

Seizing the GDPR Advantage: From mandate to high-value opportunity

Look beyond the compliance side of the GDPR

African nations vow to recover stolen assets

Heads of anti-corruption agencies from around Africa discuss strategies to overcome bottlenecks in the recovery of stolen assets

Regulation,Tax & Compliance