Market report: Storm of disappointing developments keep investors cautious

Market report: Storm of disappointing developments keep investors cautious

LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – Investors are searching for a sense of direction amid a cacophony of developments, as harsh geopolitical winds swirl and a fierce storm barrels towards Florida. Oil prices have tracked higher again, as hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah fade, while Hurricane Milton threatens to disrupt energy supplies, with some pipelines and delivery terminals in Tampa already shut. Brent Crude is currently trading around $77.5 a barrel. Prices…

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa – more than just a conference

AFSIC – Investing in Africa – more than just a conference

With under three weeks to go to the 11th AFSIC – investing in Africa we caught up with CEO, Rupert McCammon to ask him just how important AFSIC – Investing in Africa has now become to the investment community. Rupert, can you explain what it is that sets AFSIC apart from any other investment conference? AFSIC – Investing in Africa is Africa’s leading investment event. We are entirely focused on the matching of investment opportunities…

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AFSIC interview with Chris Chijiutomi, MD & Head of Africa, British International Investment

AFSIC interview with Chris Chijiutomi, MD & Head of Africa, British International Investment

SMEs are the life source of employment in Africa—how is BII supporting this sector? We recognise that SMEs in Africa are critical to driving economic growth, creating jobs, fuelling innovation, and supporting delivery of the SDGs. And as a long-standing investment partner to businesses in Africa, we have been supporting SMEs for decades and in several ways. One of the greatest challenges that SMEs face, is accessing the finance they need to grow. This is…

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18th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024.

18th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024.

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on November 19-20, 2024. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Transforming the Future of Banking Join global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the Banking,…

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AFSIC – 5 Weeks to Go – Join our Africa Country Investment Summits

AFSIC – 5 Weeks to Go – Join our Africa Country Investment Summits

AFSIC – Investing in Africa, Africa’s investment event, takes place 7th-9th October 2024 in London and networking starts on 9th September on our easy to use AFSIC event platform allowing you to plan your time on site, book meetings, view content and start networking. Our exciting agenda includes an extensive range of country-specific investment summits. These provide a deep dive into the best trade, business and investment opportunities from Africa’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies….

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Responsible Investing and Its Impact on South Africa – Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant, Africa, Jersey Finance

Responsible Investing and Its Impact on South Africa – Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant, Africa, Jersey Finance

The history of responsible investing (RI) in South Africa dates back to the 1970s when investors began to align their portfolios with social concerns. This was further shaped by significant events such as, the publication of the King Reports on Corporate Governance in 1994, 2002 and 2009, the launch of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in 2006 and the formulation of institutional investor guidelines such as the Code for Responsible Investing in South…

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Africa Today’s main economic and political developments across the continent

Africa Today’s main economic and political developments across the continent

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa): While this week’s CPI print in South Africa changed the discussion from whether the Sarb will cut in September to by how much, other smaller central banks seem to be well ahead of the curve. North of the border, Botswana’s central bank has recently implemented its second 25-bps policy rate cut this year. Another cut is expected in 2024. Meanwhile, Rwanda, too, has implemented a second-consecutive policy rate cut, with…

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