Managers of Wealth Africa

Pension Fund Hits N6.5 Trillion

The fund is growing despite the fact that federal government has accumulated about N200 billion pension arrears under the Defined Benefit Scheme and Contributory Pension Scheme.

Nigeria attracts $1.5b investments in retail sector

Statistics also show that over 80 million Nigerians now live in metropolitan areas.

Old Mutual Zimbabwe publishes impressive half year results

This remains the case but the contribution fell from 63% of adjusted operating profit last year to 45% this first half of 2017.

Old Mutual Zimbabwe explores greener investment pastures

Cash and foreign currency shortages in the country are giving rise to investors "now fleeing" to real assets.

A.P. Moller Holding launched a new infrastructure fund with a focus on Africa

The new fund will focus on investments in infrastructure in Africa

Seychelles issues new bonds at up to 7 pct interest to attract investments

A bond is a debt security and is issued to raise money from investors willing to lend money for a certain amount of time.

Sovereign Wealth Fund contributors to reap dividends from 2018

We are not allowed to pay dividends until after 5 years of consistent profitability.

Investec Aviation Finance seals Côte d`Ivoire transaction

The funding structure, which would usually take up to four months, was successfully implemented within a month.

Rapid growth predicted for South African economy

London was chosen as the natural base to launch this investment strategy

Zimbabwe boosts ‘bond note’ parallel currency by $300m

Move raises fears notes are paving way for return of country’s dollar

Standard Bank Starts Prime Broker to Gain From Hedge Fund Growth

There’s still a big bite to eat in the significant growth we expect in hedge fund.

Shaking Up the Retirement Industry. Disruptive? Yes. Dirty? Not At All

The whole truth is worse.

Kenya’s super-rich landlords are selling off Nairobi property

According to real estate firm HassConsult, land owners in old high class suburbs such as Muthaiga, Karen and Kilimani are now advertising their land for sale, an occurrence unseen previously.

These are the most valuable insurance companies in South Africa

Underpinned by banking and telcos.

Overcoming resistance in the hedge fund industry

In the past 18 months considerable time and resources have been spent on completing the conversion of portfolios to comply with Financial Services Board regulations

New partnership to expand alternative financing for African SMEs

The new alliance will see the two parties co-locate in their representative offices in London and Johannesburg to collaborate on projects that can leverage Barak’s lending expertise and ACI’s equity know-how to offer a wider suite of services

China's 'Belt and Road' opens up new business in Africa - for both the U.S. and China

Chinese engagement is about business, not just politics

Race on for African private tertiary assets

Curro and Advtech have only made cautious moves into selected African markets.

Zambia’s small businesses fail to access European bank funds

Lack of collateral was one of the biggest challenges facing small and medium enterprises

Ocorian to Acquire Funds and Corporate Services Provider

The MAS team will continue to work closely with Ocorian to ensure a seamless integration.

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