Managers of Wealth Africa

Unity Bank Appoints New Directors

Unity Bank Plc last week notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of Ms. Priya Heal, Mr. Dauda Iliya, Hajiya Yabawa Lawan Wabi, and Mr. Sam N. Okagbue as non-executive directors of the bank

UMB appoints new CEO

He replaces Nilla Selormey

American multinational financial services firm names head of EMEA investment bank

He joined the firm in 1998 and has been running U.K. and Ireland investment banking for the past seven years,

Abu Dhabi’s NBAD names ex-HSBC banker as Gulf, Africa CEO

NBAD CEO Alex Thursby announced in 2013 a plan to set up eight global hubs and build five “international bank franchises” as part of an overseas expansion strategy.

This Man Is Leaving FNB Swaziland To Manage The Bank’s Botwanian Unit

One of Botswana largest bank, First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) has appointed Steven Bogatsu as its new chief executive officer

Russian Finance Minister May Head BRICS Development Bank Board of Governors

The BRICS Bank's aim is to support infrastructure projects and embrace sustainable development in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and other countries with developing economies.

Founder of S.Africa's Cadiz quits as CEO of asset unit

The founder of the South African financial services firm Cadiz Group and the chief executive of its asset management arm, has resigned after a clash with shareholders

Kenyan President Said to Favor Sirima as Central Bank Governor

Sirima, 53, is among at least four candidates who analysts said may replace Ndung’u when his second, four-year term ends

Ecobank Nigeria announces staff promotion

Ecobank Nigeria Limited announced the promotion of about 500 staff and a merit pay increase for over 3,000 of its workforce

Verifone appoints new MD for SA

Before his tenure with Standard Bank, Rankin was General Manager of Card Product for Nedbank

African Development Bank Appoints Three High-Level Advisors On Fragility

The African Development Bank's new Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience for the period 2014-2019 aims to place the Bank at the centre of Africa's efforts to pave the way for a more resilient and inclusive development traject

Goldman Names Co-Heads of Private-Equity Advisory Group

She joined Goldman as a partner in 2001, was previously co-head of the financial sponsors group in the Americas

In-house reshuffle: JPMorgan hires Goldman Sachs’ John Tribolati as new EMEA general counsel

For Goldman Sachs, Tribolati's move constitutes another signifcant departure in the legal team

Citi names Corporate Finance Head for Sub Saharan Africa

Citigroup Inc. appointed Aziz Rahman as head of its corporate finance business for Sub Saharan Africa

New addition to the Africa portfolio management team at Bellevue Asset Management

The BB African Opportunities Fund is an equity fund with daily liquidity that is focused on structural growth themes in North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Manuel appoints independent non-executive director

SABMiller plc has appointed Trevor Manuel as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 March 2015.

Uganda: Spearheading Uganda's Banking Revolution

Stanbic Bank, Uganda's biggest bank by assets, recently appointed Patrick Mweheire as its new managing director

HFC EGM: Republic Bank supports SSNIT over corporate governance concerns

The EGM which originally scheduled to take place on January 20 was suspended due to the pending suit.

UTC Nigeria appoints six new directors

UTC Nigeria Plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of six directors into the board of the company.

Nedbank Private Wealth Staff Quit as Banks Compete for Clients

Lenders including Investec Plc (INVP), UBS AG, Inkunzi Investments and FirstRand Ltd. are taking on high-net worth individuals as clients in Africa as wealth levels across the continent increase along with economic growth.

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