Matos, João Amaro deVale, Rita Silva do2015-08-252015-08-252015-01http://hdl.handle.net/10362/15354This work project consists of a comprehensive study of the possibility of opening a Wealth Management (WM) firm located in Cape Verde (CV), and was made at the request of NovoBanco’s Research Sectorial team. WM is a growing industry that consists in the set of financial services provided to wealthy clients. After taking into account the expected industry growth of the Sub-Saharan region, the preferences of the African wealthy, the current industry structure, and the advantages and disadvantages of locating a WM business in CV, it is concluded that a business opportunity exists. The reasons for thus, along with relevant recommendations, including which services a new business should offer and whom to target specifically, are presented in the final section.engWealth managementAfrican high net worth individualsCape VerdeWealth management in Africa: the cape verde opportunitymaster thesis201474239