3 Jun
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In the run-up to the first Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Lomé, the organiser, Bench Events, has praised Togo’s commitment to far-reaching infrastructure improvements destined to boost economic growth and transform the country into a strategic transport hub in west Africa.Matthew Weihs, Bench Events Managing Director, said: “We’re very pleased to be hosting an additional AHIF in Togo at this decisive time, as the country embraces a number of important projects that will enhance its standing as a significant investment destination”.Among the new projects are the newly-opened terminal at Lomé International Airport and the landmark Radisson Blu Hotel du 2 Février which will host the AHIF conference, as well as the major expansion of the capital’s sea port in the coming years.AHIF conferences bring together high-profile, international investors, business leaders, government ministers and top officials from across Africa and will include the Prime Minister of Togo, Komi Sélom Klassou.Weihs added: “We are looking forward to an exciting AHIF in Lomé. Togo has dynamic plans to develop and expand trade and tourism and AHIF will provide an excellent platform for delegates to discuss the way ahead. Our conference programme is packed with influential speakers who will share their insights on highly topical issues and we’re looking forward to some lively and enlightening discussions.”Togo attracts a variety of visitors keen to explore its beautiful scenery and enjoy its tropical climate.
13 May
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South African local collective investment schemes (CIS) have attracted healthy net inflows of R26bn ($1.7bn) in the first quarter of this year, despite prevailing economic and political uncertainty dowsing investor confidence.
12 May
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South African equities are going to be challenged by high volatility and multiples for the remainder of 2016, Peter Brooke, Head of Old Mutual Investment Group’s Macro Solutions boutique, has said.
12 May
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Given the scale, complexity and fragmented nature of the African continent, making well-informed choices about which markets to enter when and via which mode will be more critical than ever, according to Michael Lalor, EY’s Lead Partner Africa Business Centre.
12 May
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TriLinc Global Impact Fund has approved an additional $15m in trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing total financing commitments as of April 30, 2016 to $153.5m.
9 May
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GuarantCo, a local currency guarantee provider, has appointed Cardano Development to be its new fund manager, as it looks to grow its portfolio. GuarantCo is a public/private partnership that helps finance privately-sponsored infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia’s emerging and frontier markets, providing local currency guarantees to local and regional banks so that they can raise medium and long-term debt.
9 May
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Following a competitive tender process that brought interest from over 30 companies, from across Europe, Africa and North America, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has appointed Investec Asset Management as its fund manager.
6 May
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Barclays PLC has sold shares equivalent to a 12.2% stake in South Africa-based Barclays Africa Group, to a number of institutional investors including the Public Investment Corporation, Africa's largest fund manager.
4 May
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Sub-Saharan Africa is set to experience a second difficult year as the region is hit by multiple shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
3 May
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RMB Holdings (RMH) will be expanding its investment strategy to include a property investment business, Africa Global Funds has learned.
29 Apr
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A higher oil price will help the Nigerian economy, but it is not required to make the Nigerian banks very attractive investments, according to Andrew Lapping, Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray.
25 Apr
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With lots of discussions around potential downgrade in South Africa, many investors have doubts whether Banks should be included in portfolios, according to Alwyn van der Merwe, Director of Investments, Sanlam Private Wealth.
21 Apr
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Quantum Global Group, an investment firm focusing on Africa, has announced expansion plans across Africa and the new representative office in Dubai to serve as a gateway for regional investors into Africa.
20 Apr
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ALUWANI Capital Partners, an independent investment management business in South Africa, is understood to be relaunching its Pan-African ex South Africa fixed income fund under a new platform, according to Mishnah Seth, Head of Frontier Strategies.
