Managers of Wealth Africa

Nigeria remains top investment destination, says RMBN

Larbie also noted that Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit, which requires a funding of $3trillion over a 30-year period

Old Mutual unbundling: Are shareholders better off?

Is the sum of the parts worth more than the previous whole?

African Union urges Nigeria to join new trade zone

Continent’s largest economy is worried the deal will hurt its local industries

Treasury woos UK, American investors for new Eurobond

The new bond will be listed on the Irish and London stock exchanges, the lead arranger said.

Japan Partners ATI, IDB On Trade Insurance To Africa, Announces Take-Off Today

For Japan’s infrastructure exports to Africa, NEXI should cover 85 per cent of the fundings while the IDB and the ATI will cover the remaining 15 per cent.

Equity Bank to expand to Ethiopian market

Equity Bank plans to expand to the Ethiopian market later this year once the Ethiopian government okays its plan.

Best Banks In Africa 2019: Innovating For Profit

African banks expertly wield tech tools to satisfy corporate clients and draw in millions of new consumers from cities and rural areas.

IFC invests Sh5bn in new Helios fund

“The proposed project is for an equity investment of $50 million, not to exceed 20 percent of total committed capital.

Morocco continues its push into Africa

Feuds with its neighbours and unemployment at home have driven Morocco to look beyond Africa’s Maghreb region to develop new markets.

Equity Bank clients to access research insights to aid in investing

Equity Group’s CEO James Mwangi says the move will enable clients to make informed decisions and avert would be losses from bad investment decisions.

It’s the perfect time for British businesses to invest in Africa

So, why Africa? The continent is full to the brim with opportunities for British businesses across all types of sectors, including infrastructure, agri-tech, and renewable energy.

The give-and-take of BRI in Africa

Examining BRI projects in Africa reveals a nuanced reality of how the initiative functions in the developing world, where infrastructure financing is desperately needed, and political externalities are of secondary concern to the receiving states.

Kenya banking on innovative financing to revitalize higher education

Magoha spoke during a forum to review the status of higher education in Kenya organized by the Kenyan government in partnership with the World Bank.

Tips from South Africa’s top bosses on how to grow the economy

One of the founding chiefs of the private bank and money manager spanning South Africa, the U.K., U.S. and Australia sees the finances of state-owned companies as a key priority.

AfDB Holds Boards of Governors’ Meeting

There would also be a special presentation of the Bank’s flagship African Economic Outlook publication for 2019, released in January.

Equity Bank Expansion Resumes with Atlas Mara Share Swap Deal

Although the permanent contract is subject to various approvals, from regulators and shareholders as well as the finalising of details with ATMA.

Access Bank May Settle Out-Of-Court Over Diamond Acquisition Dispute

While adjourning sitting in the matter, the presiding judge had mentioned that the next hearing date is slated for argument on issues of jurisdiction and out-of-court settlement.

NPP government spent GHC18 billion to collapse banks that needed GHC9 billion to survive – Muntaka

At a point, the government was able to consolidate some of these banks calling birthing the Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited with Royal Bank, Beige Bank, Unibank, Sovereign Bank and Construction Bank being aggregated.

Fairtree & Prescient launch new UCITS fund

Speaking from London he notes that, “Although the fund has a global focus, due to our location in the UK and position within the Euro time zone, we prefer to access global credit opportunities through the liquid European markets.”

Zambia's 2018 fiscal deficit above forecast at 7.5 pct of GDP

“In this regard control measures around debt accumulation and halting arrears build-up will be implemented expeditiously,”

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