Black-owned asset managers diversify into private markets
Aug. 20, 2019, 10:12 p.m.
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AGF 2019 Events - October 24th, Radisson Blu Hotel, Johannesburg
AGF Forum: PE Fund Operations
The 2019 AGF Forum will assemble cutting-edge thinkers, management of leading Private Equity Firms (CFOs, COOs, CTOs), and Asset Managers to discuss the major developments that affect private investment fund operations.
8AM - 5PM
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AGF Service Providers Awards
The 4th edition of the prestigious Awards has opened for entries in the build up to the Awards night in Johannesburg, South Africa. Deadline for submissions: September 1st; judging period is from July 2018 to June 2019.
7PM - 11PM
Submissions OpenKenya approves first Green Bond
Aug. 15, 2019, 11:09 p.m.
MERJ delivers key new regulated infrastructure for digital securities
Aug. 8, 2019, 5:14 p.m.
OP and Finnfund to launch EM impact fund
July 30, 2019, 6 p.m.
CBEA and PowerGen back mini-grids project in Tanzania
July 23, 2019, 10:42 p.m.
NGN and EGP to become overvalued
July 10, 2019, 11:56 p.m.
Private Equity
Goldman Sachs - led consortium invests in Nigerian logistics company
Aug. 21, 2019, 3:07 p.m.
Norfund backs Sundry Foods, Silk Invest partially exits
Aug. 21, 2019, 1:55 p.m.
Verod and Red Bull co-invest in clothing manufacturer
Aug. 20, 2019, 10:53 p.m.
DOB Equity, GIF and Unilever co-invest in Mr. Green Africa
Aug. 19, 2019, 2:26 p.m.
responsAbility and Helios partially exit Fawry
Aug. 15, 2019, 11:03 p.m.
PAPE Fund III annonces final closing at R950m
Aug. 14, 2019, 2:56 p.m.
Investors
IFC and MIGA to support wind farm in Egypt
Aug. 8, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
AFC invests in deepwater offshore oil project in Ghana
July 16, 2019, 10:12 p.m.
Finnfund makes foray into Nigerian energy market
June 12, 2019, 1:43 p.m.
Donors pledge $17m to Africa Solidarity Trust Fund
June 12, 2019, 1:33 p.m.
USAID and OPIC back blended-finance fund to empower women in developing markets
June 6, 2019, 9:48 p.m.
AFD, Proparco launch EURIZ guarantee
May 17, 2019, 12:37 p.m.
Asset Servicing
Renaissance Capital strengthens Investment Banking and Research teams in South Africa
Aug. 1, 2019, 10:39 p.m.
Debevoise & Plimpton advises TPG on Global Healthcare Fund acquisition
July 7, 2019, 3:03 p.m.
S&P DJI launches new ESG Index for South Africa
June 20, 2019, 9:33 p.m.
Renaissance Capital launches FICC desk in Kenya
June 17, 2019, 9:58 p.m.
AXIS and Innpact launch Mauritius Impact Finance Gateway to Africa
May 21, 2019, 1:27 p.m.
GIIN launches new system for managing impact
May 16, 2019, 2:42 p.m.
People Moves
GreenTec Capital hires Head of Startup Resources
Aug. 9, 2019, 11:01 a.m.
BAAM hires Managing Director and Head of Emerging Markets
July 17, 2019, 9:51 p.m.
Stanbic Bank appoints new CEO
July 16, 2019, 9:57 p.m.
Maasdorp named partner at ECP
July 16, 2019, 9:50 p.m.
Hartwell joins AMC Trade Finance as General Manager
June 5, 2019, 10 p.m.
Old Mutual suspends Group CEO
May 24, 2019, 11:49 a.m.