Managers of Wealth Africa

Diamond Said to Mull Atlas Options Including Taking Private

Atlas Mara began cost-cutting in 2016 as expenses engulfed income and threatened the firm’s ability to grow through acquisitions.

Africa's Expanding Middle Class, Rising GDP And Business Climate are Fueling Growth

The African continent consists of 54 countries, all of which offer unique investment opportunities – as well as challenges. Understanding the on-the-ground angle is essential for any successful private equity investment.

Dubai bank keen on Barclays Africa

Other investor groups have also expressed interest in building a stake in the business.

Bridge Fund Managers aims to double AUM by 2020

Grindrod’s asset management arm introduces brand change after welcoming new shareholder.

Commodity prices crash hits Africa

Steady flows of foreign direct investment assured a sustainable growth trajectory.

Africa Finance Corp plans maiden sukuk soon- sources

A private placement normally requires less documentation than a bond listed on a public exchange.

Nigeria to issue $300 million Diaspora Bond

The country has just completed a $1bn Eurobond sale this January to aimed at expenditure funding.

Former Africa heads at Carlyle and KKR to set up regional investment firm

Firm to target investments of less than $100 mln in equity

Nigeria's Africa Finance Corp plans maiden sukuk

The Malaysian Islamic Finance Corporation reports that Africa Finance Corp, a pan-African multilateral institution based in Nigeria.

Kenya: President Kenyatta Markets Kenya as Preferred Investment Destination

The Indian Investors already in Kenya will testify that we are an open and safe investment destination

Guidance Financial Group's Effort to Establish Islamic Bank in Morocco Wins Approval

Moroccan Central Bank approves partnership between Banque Centrale Populaire and Guidance Financial Group

East Africa: What Makes Nairobi the Only African City in Global Investors Top Five Watchlist

Nairobi has been termed as demonstrating Africa's rapid modernisation and joins other cities like Dubai

Kenya: Fidelity Bank Shareholders Approve Acquisition By SBM Holdings

SBM Holdings is the second-largest company listed at the Mauritius Stock Exchange with operations in banking, asset and wealth management.

FEP eyes insurance business in UAP Old Mutual deal

Insurance penetration in Kenya remains low at a paltry 2.9 percent

RBZ issues more bond notes

The introduction of bond notes and the aggressive use of plastic money has helped to reduce the demand for cash, which created queues at banks.

Security and investment expansion of pension assets

As at the last count, the CPS had accumulated N5.8 trillion assets as at 30th June 2016 from about 6.5 million contributors.

East Africa to Explore $2.3trn Global Islamic Economy

East Africa like the rest of Africa face a severe infrastructure deficit

Tanzania says seeking $300 million loan from Credit Suisse

The finance and planning ministry said earlier this month Tanzania aims to issue its first Eurobond in the fiscal year 2017/18

How solid business moral values woo ethical investment funding

An ethical investor would want to know what your moral foundations are or what reputable business you support.

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