Managers of Wealth Africa

SA's first woman-owned bank off to a rocky start as public briefing descends into chaos

It was not the most convincing press briefing for someone promising to run a bank.

Access Bank: Staying Ahead of the Pack

The pact connects 1.3 billion people across 55 countries with a combined gross domestic product (GDP) valued at $3.4 trillion.

Access Bank Launches Initiative to Enhance Digital Loans

Etuokwu noted that the digital loan would be in the form of N50,000 to N5 million, adding that entrepreneurs can only access the loan once they meet the requirements.

Egypt’s Banque Misr applies on licenses to operate in Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya

As such, Banque Misr will be having operations in four African states given that it already has a branch in Cote D’Ivoire.

Kingdom Bank projects Sh300m full year profit

“Management noted that there had been significant improvement in performance due to association of the subsidiary with Co-operative Bank,” says Co-op Holdings.

Access Bank wins 2 International Awards at the 9th edition of Global Brands Magazine Awards

Access Bank is committed to leveraging technology to ensure convenience for clients.

FNB banks on 'family banking' to convince customers to switch

Rob Gwerengwe, the CEO of the FNB middle-market segment, said the bank has been trying to get this "family banking" proposition going for a while.

FirstRand says consumer spending back at pre-Covid levels

“It’s important to note that the absolute level of earnings for the six months to December 2020 will likely not be repeated in the second half,” FirstRand said.

Rwanda, a darling of Kenyan banks with regional footprint

Last year, Kenyan banks operating in the region saw a combined profit of Ksh12.79 billion ($119.53 million), representing 0.51 percent growth from Ksh12.72 billion ($118.8 million) in 2019.

Sterling Bank Unveils Africa’s First Free Banking Product for NGOs

Ibekwe, thus, urged the NGO in the country to take advantage of the novel Sterling CARES account to keep costs low.

FirstRand sees earnings jump on SA recovery

The SA Reserve Bank sees a rebound to 4.2% growth this year

Banks commence N6.98 USSD charge, customers kick

What an average customer wants is show me why you should charge me.

Ecobank Ghana records GH¢549m profit in 2020

Mr Darko said notwithstanding these challenges, the Bank continued its relentless pursuit of improving shareholder returns through the efficient delivery of convenient and accessible financial products and services to customers.

FirstBank Promotes 1179 Employees

“In this regard, the promotions serve to specially thank our employees who worked assiduously with dedication throughout the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic."

More savings for business customers as FNB keeps monthly account fees unchanged

The Bank further aims to make the process of accepting payments seamless and more electronic for SMEs through a number of solutions including Selpal, QR code and reduced rental fees on merchant devices.

Driving retail banking portfolio beyond national boundaries

With the conclusion of acquisition of Grobank Limited, Access Bank South Africa Limited appears set to capture the East and Southern African markets.

Equity Named Best Bank In Kenya By Think Business

Gerald further added that Equity remained committed to investing in innovation, processes, systems and in staff to spearhead the progress, dynamism and digitization of the banking sector for a better Kenya and Africa at large.

Union Bank expands branches, solar ATMs

The bank’s initiatives were in alignment with the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals, it stated.

Equity Bank Rwanda starts online forex trading

Equity Bank Rwanda has launched EazzyFX, an electronic platform for settling foreign exchange transactions.

Equity retains 'best bank in Kenya' award

Still in the wave of winning, Equity took 1st runner up position in four categories including Best Bank in SME Banking, Best Bank to borrow from, Best Bank in Mortgage Financing.

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