Pension funds – should they be financing infrastructure in Africa? Published by Gerald Gondo on 23 October 2017 In principle, the asset class presents a compelling natural ‘fit’ to the longer-term liability profile of most pension funds.
Digital currency could spark African financial revolution Published by Heleen Goussard on 4 August 2017 Africa is arguably more suited for blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption than many of its more developed Western peers.
Healthcare – ripe for disruption Published by Matthew Donen on 23 May 2017 Mobile technology is rapidly transforming the way business is being conducted in Africa, particularly in the healthcare industry.
South African private equity continues to endure despite slowing growth Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2017 Despite South Africa’s contracted economic growth forecast at the end of 2016, the performance of the private equity industry ended the year on a positive trajectory.
Africa’s crawl towards regional integration Published by Mark Winter on 25 April 2017 Much more is required if Africa is to solve its regional integration issues and live up to its promise.
South African private equity continues to outperform listed market Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2017 South African private equity continued to yield favourable returns relative to listed equity.
Currency devaluation: Where are the opportunities? Published by Heleen Goussard and Nicholas Olds on 12 August 2016 While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers.
Private equity in Africa set to move into ‘investment period’ Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2016 Africa’s private equity industry achieved some milestones in 2015. We find out what that tells us about the current climate.
A big year for private equity fundraising in Africa Published by RisCura on 4 May 2016 ‘The slowdown in the growth of emerging market economies hasn’t inhibited the ability of African investment managers to attract significant amounts of capital.’
African private equity in 2016: What effect will the global economic climate have? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2016 Currency risks have impacted investment into African listed markets, but what does it mean for private equity on the continent?
Nigeria’s insurance sector: Growth beckons Published by Omolade Oladipo on 10 December 2015 Nigeria currently has the second largest insurance industry in Africa.
Africa: Supply and demand of private equity funding capital skewed Published by RisCura on 3 November 2015 The supply of capital for large cap opportunities in Africa is outstripping the demand for capital.
Four things you should know about the growth of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 3 August 2015 RisCura’s Rory Ord highlights some key points around Africa’s current pension fund growth and investment.
African private equity deals better priced than those globally, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2014 “It is the right time for investors to seriously look into Africa,” says Ngalaah Chuphi, partner at Ethos Private Equity.
