Managers of Wealth Africa

Ecobank hosted by London Stock Exchange after successful $500 million Eurobond issuance

The bond was oversubscribed with strong demand from international investors in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

Middle East and North Africa: Wealth Shift

Rising fortunes in the Middle East are driving the private-banking market toward socially responsible investing, Islamic products and more digital tools.

African queen Runa Alam on hunting returns where others fear to tread

DPI operates in 27 countries and has $1.1 billion (£866 million) of assets across 21 investments, putting it among the biggest players there.

Why invest in Structured Notes in South Africa?

As each person’s circumstances vary, one should always consult with a professional financial planner.

SA property investment platform Thomani launched

Co-founder Shaka Ramulifho said the existing real estate industry in South Africa was only catering for part of the market, and Thomani was trying to fill the gap.

Absa to widen its insurance net

She said regaining leadership in the retail and business banking space in South Africa was a group priority, and that the bank was already seeing positive signs in this regard.

Egypt is a very important market for us, we are committed to the success of our Egyptian franchise: Renaissance Capital

What is the importance of this year's conference, taking into consideration South Africa's reforms, including pensions and investments?

Old Mutual expresses commitment to Nigerian insurance market

The ceremony was aimed at celebrating Old Mutual’s deep African roots and its commitment to championing financial inclusion, education and prosperity in Nigeria and on the continent.

Future Hotel Franchise Investment Trends in Africa

From the Asian hotel market to the African hotel market, hotel franchise is about to make a huge hotel business revolution in the continent.

20 NSE firms pay investors record Sh135bn dividends

We rewarded shareholders with a 10 percent increase in dividend pay-ou

South African Billionaire Patrice Motsepe's Investment Firm Launches New Insurance Company

Motsepe owns a minority stake in Sanlam through his Family trusts.

It may be time to rethink pension systems in an African context

There are countless examples of this in the South African context.

Global brands dominate Africa

Facing renewed investment by non-African brands, Africa’s share of the most admired brands has been rapidly declining over the past three years from a high of 25% in 2013/4 to a low of 14% this year – down from 17% in 2017/8.

Asset emigration: Live in sunny SA while earning global returns

The matter of taking assets offshore, and investing in carefully structured portfolios and products is not a reaction to, or the result of, lack of faith in South Africa’s economic stability, nor the ability of its local bourse to generate returns i

World Bank approves $750 million for budgetary support to Kenya

The East African nation has multiple development funding programs, worth billions of dollars, with the Washington-based lender, but for years the funding bypassed the Treasury and is usually channeled straight into the projects.

Nigeria Has Become Africa's Money-Losing Machine

As one of the better known, investable African equity markets, anyone who tried their luck with the Global X Nigeria (NGE) exchange-traded fund is down 27.7% over the last 12 months.

How Bancassurance Has Transformed Uganda’s Insurance Sector

Insurance companies shared a total of US$135million (Ush500billion) in general insurance or non-life and US$59million (Ush217billion) from life insurance premiums, with major contribution attributed to bancassurance.

The 12 most active private equity investors in South Africa

While only nine deals have been completed by South African investors so far this year, there are still a number of firms and companies to watch.

State Pension guardians asleep at the wheel – angry pensioners

They stand to be proved wrong. Evidence of malfeasance is piling up.

Japan grows stake in Africa with new deal

TDB will use the proceeds to provide its customers in Sub-Saharan Africa with funds for the import of machinery and equipment from Japanese companies and their overseas affiliates.

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