Managers of Wealth Africa

Barclays Africa Turns Dwon Meeting With Ministers Over Oakbay

Several companies, including four major banks in SA, have severed links with Oakbay Investments.

SEC Nigeria: Deepening the capital markets through innovative reforms

BusinessDayís Patrick Atuanya takes a look at some of these innovations. Nigeria’s capital markets have witnessed a new burst of regulatory…

Insurers introduce mandatory cover for pension loans

Some things have to be put in place to make the title insurance to work

Were banks within their legal rights to close Guptas' accounts?

The banks' action comes as it is become increasingly clear to the public that the family exercise considerable influence over President Jacob Zuma

Abil directors failed in their duties

The report, compiled by advocate John Myburgh and submitted to the central bank in February last year

South Africa’s ambiguous internet laws are scaring off investors

All the 31 investors surveyed in South Africa said the legal environment is deterring investment in the digital economy.

Regulation is seriously harming investment in SA’s online startups

Thing is, those investors are almost always put off by ambiguous regulatory environments.

Capitec accused of being ‘payday lender’

The company is aware of the court challenge and will respond accordingly, he said. “Our unique business model has given millions of South Africans access to financial services.”

Proposed amendments to the JSE Derivatives Rules by Clinton van Loggerenberg, ENS Africa

It remains to be seen how members will practically effect the pledges to the JSE, while still following the strict wording of section 39 and minding common law principles relating to pledges.

The mushroom makers

People’s eagerness to find financial freedom makes them the prefect target for Ponzi schemes.

Zimbabwe banks limit cash withdrawals and shut down ATMs

The shortage highlights the struggle President Robert Mugabe’s government faces in resuscitating an economy that is half the size it was 15 years ago

Zimbabwe: Banks Stop External U.S Payments

Hammond encouraged the bank's clients making local payment transactions, to make use of Point-of-Sale machines as well as the mobile and Internet banking facilities.

Retirement Savings Industry Lament Onerous Regulations

Domestic retirement industry groups are finding asset allocation rules increasingly restrictive, and have voice protest they are not able to benefit from the stronger economic growth offered in other countries

The Regulation 28 challenge for asset managers

The impact of the weak rand on local portfolios

Lawsuit To Prosecute CBN Governor Emefiele Falls Apart As Plaintiffs Reportedly Collect N350m Payoff

An acclaimed lawsuit filed by 10 constitutional lawyers about 10 days ago at the Federal High Court in Abuja to prosecute Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele has been sold and bought, according to sources involved in the case.

KCB Bank Rwanda unveils new club to support SMEs

The meeting brought together more than 50 business people in the packaging sector, construction, textile, tourism, and agriculture, among others.

KBA wants Central Bank to have more powers in new law

The association said a more enhanced role by the CBK will help to consolidate and fast-track efforts to instill transparency in pricing

Provisional License For Islamic Banking In Ghana Withdrawn

The regulator of the banking industry, Bank of Ghana has for the past years posited their keen interest in helping introduce Islamic Banking and Finance to Ghana.

Panama Papers: Tax evaders beware Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme excludes those who have already been exposed.

Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme excludes those who have already been exposed.

Zimbabwe central bank sued over failure to revive currency

Zimbabwe has exclusively used foreign currency for all transactions since early 2009 after the Zimdollar was rendered worthless by a world record-breaking hyper-inflation.

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