Managers of Wealth Africa

African Entrepreneurship Award winners announced

In all, 12 winners from nine African countries shared prize money of US$1 million.

First Bank expresses support for SMEs to boost employment

Mr Gbenga Shobo, the bank’s Deputy Managing Director, made the commitment at the third edition of Fiesta of Flavours in Lagos.

Togo: The Orabank Group opens a trading room in Lomé

The Orabank Group wishes to be a key player in the UEMOA money market and to play a leading role in boosting the secondary market for government securities.

Tanzania’s GDP leaning towards middle-income status

The Bank underlined that external development assistance was one of the main sources of finance for development projects.

BMCE Bank of Africa launches the final of the African Entrepreneurship Award 2017

The most popular category is the environment, accounting for 46% of projects, demonstrating the focus of entrepreneurs on ecological problems.

Zenith bank opens new head office in Accra

While describing the bank as a ‘truly pan-African bank’ with presence in several countries on the continent, President Akufo-Addo said the continent needs institutions like Zenith Bank to bring about a united West Africa

Nigeria's Access Bank targets West African trade services as foreign lenders exit

Wigwe said Nigeria's fourth biggest bank already has operations in Britain and Dubai and was looking to establish relationships in Hong Kong and the United States where some of the trade flows originate.

Access Bank unveils five-year growth strategy

The move, the lender said, was the latest in a series of transformative strategies that have resulted in sustained growth.

African Bank claws its way back into financial services sector

The launch of African Bank’s transactional product will coincide with the entrance of Discovery Bank, boding well for competition in retail banking.

UBA, Ecobank win Banks of the Year awards

Ecobank is truly honoured to receive these awards.

Resurrected African Bank Swings Into Profit

CEO Brian Riley Says The Increase In Profitability Is A Result That ‘Should Satisfy All Stakeholders’

Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe emerges 2017 African Business Leader

The award sets to recognize business quality and leaders who have made substantial impact on the industry in which they play as well as the community in which they operate.

Ecobank named Bank of the Year in 5 regions

The Banker, part of the Financial Times, is one of the most recognised and widely respected trade finance titles.

Kenya: Family Bank Posts Tax Loss In Third Quarter

Family Bank's Total Interest Income Contracted By 43 Per Cent To Sh4.98 Billion From Sh8.78 Billion

Barclays Africa rebranding next major headache

The bank which is one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ along with Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand is separating from the UKbased Barclays PLC to become a leading stand-alone pan-African financial institution.

African Bank centralises credit decision management with Fico

The bank's transformation included an extensive review of bank operations, which showed that the existing decision-making processes created inefficiencies and missed opportunities for reacting to the market.

Afreximbank secures $150 million to boost African trade

The Facility had initially been for the equivalent of $100 million, with the two tranches at four billion Japanese Yen and $70 million, but had incorporated an accordion feature in order to accommodate further regional investors.

Access Bank wins multiple SERA awards

Access Bank emerged as the winner of the prestigious Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance award for “Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement” in Germany.

How ‘branchless banks’ took over country

The innovation handles millions of dollars every month.

Commonwealth Investment Council seek greater engagement with Nigeria’s business community

A successful Business Forum requires a strong Nigerian delegation representing a diverse range of industries.

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