Managers of Wealth Africa

Equity Group Kenya Targets 10 Million Congo Bank Customers

An estimated 4 percent of the adults among Congo’s population of 75 million have bank accounts

How Dubai can help Africa drive growth

Dubai can be a key partner to Africa due to its strategic location, stable economy and sound economic policies.

Fairtree Hedge Fund Triples Market Return on South African Mines

The Assegai MAP Equity Fund managed by Stephen Brown returned 8.9 percent in October for a 29 percent increase this year to the end of last month

The curtain draws on hedge funds

The attack has been given impetus by the recent performance of hedge funds worldwide.

Clients’ assets under management worth trillions of naira –Adegbola, MD/CEO, Meristem Trustees

DESPITE the low level of awareness in the industry, the future still looks bright for Trust business in the country.

Record Fortress merger gets offshore boost

The merged entity is set to become an attractive investment for offshore institutions as it will be included in the MSCI emerging markets index.

China faces opportunity and challenge in West Asia, Africa

It’s worth noting the China-Africa Development Fund has raised capital from $3 billion to $5 billion

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd (SIAML) Sets Fantastic New Record In West Africa

Stanbic IBTC has achieved another first with its Money Market Fund becoming the first mutual fund in West Africa to cross the N50 billion mark in Net Asset Value.

South Africa's Brait eyes $1.2 billion float of bottle maker - sources

The flotation of the Johannesburg-headquartered business is likely to come in the third quarter of next year, one of the sources added, cautioning that no deal was certain.

Kenya's central bank chief says shilling stabilised

Fraud at mid-sized bank rattled market

Uber And South Africa's Wesbank To Launch Car Hire Services For Taxi Drivers

A deal which will enable drivers who cannot afford to buy cars, rent them by obtaining a vehicle lease, the companies said on Tuesday.

African insurance renaissance is possible -Central Bank governor

The conference, on the theme, ‘Africa rising: The indigenisation of insurance in West Africa’, was attended by about 150 insurance practitioners

Growthpoint Properties announces pan-African real estate investment strategy

In addition to its 50% direct stake in the manager, Growthpoint will invest an initial US$50 million into the vehicle, with IFC also supporting it with a US$40 million investment as an anchor investor.

Management enters African real estate tie-up

We are excited about this unique partnership as it brings together our pan-African investment experience

The Gulf Cooperation Council Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Africa

While lower commodity prices are dragging down exports in the region, the exposure to commodities is very different from one country to another.

Sanlam Four takes on sales chief

London-based fund house Sanlam Four Investments UK, part-owned by the South Africa-headquartered Sanlam Group, has named Liz Adnitt as its new sales director.

Diamonds Aren't Forever for Botswana as Mining Boom Fades

Thousands of miles of dirt roads were paved and schools and clinics built in every town.

EDC grows Canada-Africa trade ties

South Africa is the most diversified economy on the continent, and a big part of our active clients and customers of our clients are based in the country

Standard Bank Commits to SA’s Power Provision

As many as 14 renewable energy projects are being financed by the financial Group in an attempt to boost South Africa’s national grid

Atlas Mara To Acquire Finance Bank Of Zambia In Cash, Stock Deal

The acquisition will be subject to selected conditions precedent and requisite regulatory approvals.

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