Managers of Wealth Africa

Africa’s Top 100 Banks 2024: North African banks stay dominant

North Africa, and especially Egypt, dominate the rankings, with the region being home to 43 of the Top 100 Banks.

Polaris Bank drives impressive profitability with operating efficiency

The overall impressive outlook of the bank lent credence to the growing confidence and success of the new management of the bank, under the leadership of Mr. Kayode Lawal.

GTB, Standard Bank, Access, Bank Misr… Africa’s top 300 finance champions

Our innovative ranking evaluates African banks based on profitability, liquidity, solvency, credit quality, and size.

Ghana EXIM Bank to solve financial challenge of SMEs

The Greater Accra sensitisation climaxed the 16-regional engagement with SMEs and other stakeholders, officially opening the SME GO initiative for implementation.

Standard Bank Recognized One Of The Best Companies In The World

TIME and Newsweek are esteemed media organizations that have maintained a reputation for exceptional journalism for nearly a century.

Consolidated Bank Ghana refutes sale rumours, assures customers of stability

The bank's management reiterated its appreciation for the loyalty and trust of its customers, reaffirming its commitment to delivering quality services.

Zenith Bank – A leader at 19 shaping Ghana's financial future

As the Bank marks its 19th year of operations, it stands not merely as evidence of corporate longevity but as a barometer and catalyst of Ghana's economic transformation.

TymeBank is crushing it – but the international business is beating South Africa

TymeBank is a leading digital bank with the largest cash-in and cash-out network in South Africa

Huge payday for FirstRand and FNB execs – earning R315 million

The group noted that it raised a R3.0 billion accounting provision for a UK motor commission review, which impacted its results.

Discovery Bank exceeding expectations

The acquisition of quality clients also continued to accelerate, which resulted in solid revenue growth.

BBS Bank turns first profit

BBS Bank incurred a pretax loss of P29 million for the year to June 2023, continuing a prolonged period of operational weakness for the country’s youngest bank.

Ghana’s banking sector posted strong performance in first half of 2024

The higher growth in assets was driven by a robust growth in deposits, as well as the depreciation of the Ghana cedi.

CEO vs worker pay in South Africa – Woolworths, Shoprite, Mr Price and more

Although the CEOs of these companies earn millions, the lowest-earning employee earns far less.

Capitec, Absa and Nedbank on Reserve Bank’s new ’emergency bail-in’ plan

Sterling Bank migrates to indigenous core banking system

For regulators, it ensures greater transparency, robust reporting, and compliance with evolving standards.

Land Bank reaches agreement with lenders

Coordinating a large number of lenders, including local lenders, a multilateral development finance institution and international banks

Stanbic IBTC declares N116bn profit

In the period under review, Stanbic IBTC also experienced a 91 per cent increase in interest expense, which climbed to N71.83bn from N37.58bn due to higher interest rates and increased borrowings.

Absa to support clients impacted by Covid-19 in new product

Through the campaign, the bank will offer financial solutions to its customers, such as transactional solutions, asset finance, trade finance, and working capital.

Ecobank Uganda Partners With Ria Money Transfer To Enhance Remittance Services

There is a growing need to provide seamless financial solutions to Africans in the diaspora.

ChitChat and Mastercard Launch Virtual Debit Cards

The application boasts an interactive chat functionality where users can discuss expenses directly and enable them to instantly transfer funds using the virtual card, without any fuss.

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