The Markets | - Part 7

Despite choppy waters in international markets, Africa positions itself for global recovery

War, inflation, and ripples from the pandemic have gripped the global economy for the past few years, and Africa has not been immune from these shocks. Global capital markets have dwindled, as higher borrowing costs and lower valuations lead to more frugal investments. But riding out this storm is not just a waiting game: countries that lay the foundations now will be best placed to flourish once the economy bounces back. Africa has been making…

NextGen Succession Planning for Kenyan Family Businesses; Including market insights into Waqf Principles

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Recent research conducted by Asoko has revealed that Kenya boasts close to 500 family-owned businesses that generate revenues surpassing the US$10 million mark. This diverse spectrum of businesses spans across various industries, sectors and specialisms. Furthermore, among these businesses, close to 15% achieve annual earnings exceeding US$50 million, a quarter of which exceed the US$100 million threshold. Despite their positive impact on Kenya’s economy, family-owned businesses face several structural challenges, including a lack of robust…

Emerging Market Investment Philosophy:- John Ewart, Fund Manager, Aubrey Capital Management

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You are significantly overweight Consumer Discretionary (45.8%) and Consumer Staples (24.2%) versus the MSCI EM Index (14.19% and 6.2%). Why did you choose these sectors over Information Technology? As emerging economies develop, the hard-working populations within them start to prioritise different goods and services on their shopping lists. In the last 20 years, the urbanisation of emerging markets has created sufficient wealth to more than double the ranks of the consuming class, to 2.4 billion…

The 9th Edition Connected Banking Summit – West Africa

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The Connected Banking Series focuses on building future-oriented banking models by accelerating the pace of digital transformation and delivering a delightful customer experience in line with policy and regulations while ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security. The Summit, collocated with the Connected Banking summit Innovation and Excellence Awards, will host leaders and experts from across the region representing Banks, Insurance Companies, FinTechs and TechFins, Digital and NeoBanks, Non-Banking Financial Organizations, Cooperatives, Investments Funds,…

The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision

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The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it’s the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex loom, the world faces the task of crafting a grand tapestry of sustainability. Each thread must be carefully selected and interwoven into this tableau, from the existential reality of climate change to the urgency to transition from carbon-heavy energy dependencies. However, to ensure the tapestry’s strength, we…

Surge in Net Zero spending planned by world’s largest companies

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – The world’s largest companies plan to boost year-on-year spending to cut their carbon emissions by an average of 22%, according to new research which is published following several months of extreme weather events in many countries around the globe. Despite the challenging global economic conditions, corporations in every region said they were intending to increase their Net Zero investments. UK firms plan the largest investment increase globally at 36%,…

Stears Announced as Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023

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Stears, one of the world’s leading providers of African data and insights, has been announced as the Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023. AFSIC 2023, Africa’s Investment Event, which will be held in London on the 9th and 10th October 2023, is the meeting place for focused networking, discussions and executing African investment deals. It has for the past ten years delivered year on year growth as well as success for African…

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