Managers of Wealth Africa

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Announces Appointment Of New Senior Fintech Advisor

A large part of Djiba’s role will focus on growing the bank’s flagship annual fintech initiative

KCB Group confirms Paul Russo as new NBK boss

KCB commenced the integration process two weeks ago after receiving approvals.

Paul Russo takes over as NBK boss after Central Bank nod

I have full confidence that Mr Russo will steer NBK in the right direction

Old Mutual director resigns as fight over Moyo drags on

Moyo and Old Mutual have filed various legal actions against each other, in a dispute about whether the CEO's services have been legally terminated.

Barclays Hires Private Wealth Head for «Growth Markets»

The role at Barclays appears to be a new one and could potentially foreshadow previous commentary by finews.asia about a possible re-entry into private banking in Asia.

Bank One seeks to expand corresponding FI network with newly-created role

At Bank One, Kasuyi will be tasked with expanding the bank’s corresponding FI network to support its various products.

Hawkamah announces the appointment of board member

Philip Armstrong, Director of Governance at Gavi Alliance in Switzerland, has been appointed as a member of the Hawkamah Board effective September 15th, 2019

Stephenson harwood recruits MEA partner from Winston & Strawn

Sharratt's practice focusses primarily on international arbitration, on which he advises clients across jurisdictions in the Middle East, Europe and Africa

Goldman Sachs tech head to step down

Goldman has also announced the departure of its chief financial officer, Marty Chavez, who preceded Wiesel as technology chief.

Airtel Africa appoints new director for East Africa

Airtel Africa CEO Raghunath Mandava said Mr Ferrao will take charge of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda.

Intrigues in NBK C-suite as new boss hired to drive transition after buyout

He joined NBK in September 2015 as the director responsible for retail and premium banking before being appointed managing director in April, 2016 following the controversial exit of Munir Ahmed

Columbia Threadneedle EMEA investment chief to step down

Global head of equities, William Davies, will replace Mark Burgess as EMEA CIO at Columbia Threadneedle later this month.

African Development Bank Group appoints Chinelo Anohu to head Africa Investment Forum

She also has expertise in the development of innovative asset classes, spanning pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity and private family wealth funds.

Pension to be largest sector in Uganda

In 2018, sector assets grew 26.1% from Shs9.2trillion in 2017 to Shs11.6trillion in 2018.

Meet the head of Africa Investment Forum

With a formidable track record in formulating investment strategies, Anohu brings extensive knowledge of institutional investment practice and experience in attracting new capital, expertise in the development of innovative asset classes, spanning pension

Finastra strengthens team with new Head

Expanded role sees Khoury become SVP and General Manager for MEA and APAC

Equity Bank appoints new Chief Operating Officer

The appointment is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Kenya.

Equity Bank appoints World Bank expatriate as the new COO

John Wilson is an alumni of Ivy league Princeton University where he graduated with a master’s degree in public affairs and managed to get a master’s in economics from Uppsala University in Sweden.

Aon appoint leader for UK and EMEA Analytics for Reinsurance

Chief Risk Officer at Montpelier Re Bermuda and Head of Risk Analytics.

UBS Sets Major Reshuffle Atop Wealth Management Unit

During this time and while the asset management industry was undergoing its most radical change in decades, he led the successful repositioning of the division from a fragmented multi-boutique structure to an effective and globally integrated business.

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