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Risk Insights is proud to have attended the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Conference, known as the 12th Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) Seminar 2024, hosted by ASEA and JSE Groupe. This pivotal event, held on June 19-20 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is crucial for enhancing growth, resilience, efficiency, and inclusivity in African financial markets. As a cornerstone event in Africa’s financial calendar, the BAFM Seminar plays a vital role in shaping the continent’s financial landscape by bringing together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and experts to discuss strategies for sustainable economic development. The importance of this seminar is underscored by the impactful ASEA Conference 2023 in Nairobi, were President of Kenya, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, PhD, highlighted Africa's critical role in the global green transition. As a leading ESG analytics company, our attendance at the BAFM Seminar reaffirms our commitment to sustainable investment practices and advancing ESG integration across Africa. We are dedicated to supporting ASEA’s mission of fostering a thriving and resilient financial ecosystem in Africa. The seminar features insightful discussions and strategies from esteemed speakers including Mr Pierre Celestin RWABUKUMBA, Dr Leila Fourie, Ms Astrid Ludin, Mr Claver Gatete, Mr James Auliffe, Mr Eugene Tawiah, Ms Lyle Horsley, Ms Nerina Visser CFA, Ms Sonia Essobmadje, Mr Tony Ibeziako - MSc ACS CIArb, Ms Anelisa Matutu, Mr Collen Tapfumaneyi, Mr Frank Mwiti, Ms Loshni Naidoo, Ms Tiekie Barnard Mr Mark Randall, Mr Clayton Summer Ms Abena Amoah, Ms. Barbara Arnold, Mr Zack Hodgson, Ms Diana Okine, Mr Kopano Bolokwe - MBA, CAIA, Ms Tania Wimberley, Dr Pedro Gurrola Perez, Mr Thato Mashigo, Ms Cleola Kunene, Ms Thapelo Moribane, and Mr Justin Bgoni. We look forward to leveraging these insights to drive sustainable growth and resilience in Africa’s financial markets, continuing our dedicated support for ASEA's initiatives. #RiskInsights #ESGGPS #ESG #BAFMSeminar #ASEAEvent #FinancialMarkets #AfricaGrowth #Resilience #Inclusivity

🎉 Welcome Back! As we kick off 2025 with renewed energy and purpose, let’s dive into the opportunities that lie ahead for sustainable finance in Africa! Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) is proud to support the strategy implementation of the African Financial Alliance on Climate Change (AFAC) and AFAC's efforts to develop a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for the African Financial Sector. We are delighted to invite you to an exciting webinar on January 23, 2025, from 11 am to 12:30 pm (GMT) to disseminate the findings of this exercise. This webinar on Developing a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for the African Financial Sector marks an important milestone in aligning Africa’s financial systems with global sustainability goals. The webinar will: ✅ Disseminate key findings from stakeholder workshops and benchmarking exercises. ✅ Promote awareness of the taxonomy design process and engage a wider range of stakeholders. ✅ Highlight initial scoping decisions and discuss potential barriers to adoption. Let’s make 2025 the year we take bold steps toward building a sustainable financial future for Africa! 📅 Save the date, join the discussion, and be part of this transformative journey. 💻 Register here to join: https://lnkd.in/dr-U2WKe #SustainableFinance #AFAC #MFW4A #ClimateAction #Africa #ESG David Ashiagbor Cecilia Bjerborn Murai Jonathan Israel Zillah Malia Dr. Monday Utomwen Timothy Afful-Koomson, PhD davinah uwella Marina Finken

📢 Multilateral Development Banks & the #CircularEconomy 🌍 An insightful report showcasing diverse approaches to financing, collaboration, support mechanisms, and nudging collaboration for a more sustainable future. 💡 Includes inspiring case studies from around the globe, highlighting innovative solutions in action. 📄 Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/d-i642Sf European Investment Bank (EIB) African Development Bank Group The World Bank IDB Invest Asian Development Bank (ADB) ACEN Foundation African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) Sitra Enabel Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Expertise France Agence Française de Développement

Introducing Einars Garoza, Partner at Bld.ai Einars identifies the lack of an established regulatory framework as the most pressing challenge facing carbon markets in East Africa. This uncertainty surrounding taxation and cross-border credit claims has created hesitation among stakeholders. However, he finds optimism in the proactive approach of East African governments towards developing a robust regulatory framework. Garoza recognizes the #EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum as a vital platform for accelerating this process through collaboration and dialogue. Drawing from his experience, Garoza highlights the significant interest among large enterprise clients in East African markets for advancing the Paris Agreement agenda. This recognition underscores the pivotal role of the region in global sustainability efforts and signals a promising future for carbon market initiatives. Looking ahead, Garoza envisions a transformative shift in the landscape of East Africa's carbon markets driven by innovation. He anticipates the release of digital carbon registers by both governments and the private sector, facilitating transparency and efficiency in carbon trading. Additionally, Garoza predicts the emergence of new marketplaces covering the region and greater integration of East African carbon products into global markets. Don't miss Einar’s insights at the upcoming #EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum. Cc: East Africa Carbon Markets Forum #EACMF24 #NBSUpdates

Great to have been part of this insightful conference and the meaningful discussions that took place around capital markets. Capital markets are a powerhouse for economic growth, unlocking access to essential finance for both public and private sectors to address #ClimateChange, biodiversity loss and more. At this year’s Sustainable Capital Markets Conference, we are diving into crucial topics including: -Catalysing Africa’s growth through sustainable capital markets. -Unlocking Africa’s institutional capital by exploring strategies to direct over $2.4 trillion towards impactful, real and social sector financing. -Building resilient financial ecosystems through strategic partnerships that are shaping policy and regulatory environments essential for capital flows. -Strengthening market infrastructure to deepen Africa’s financial systems with exchanges, depositories and de-risking platforms. I engaged with a few guests present to get their views on what their expectations were regarding the conference. #FSDAfrica #Africa #CapitalMarkets #Climatechange

The Biennial #SustainableCapitalMarketsConference concluded two insightful days in Nairobi on 5th–6th November 2024, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers and financial experts from across #Africa and beyond. With the theme 'catalysing Africa's growth through capital markets', the conference focused on how African markets can support sustainable development. Day 2 featured the following key highlights: 🏗Building resilience through #CapitalMarkets: In a session led by Kanini Mutooni, Board Member, #FSDAfrica, panellists explored how African countries can tackle macroeconomic challenges like currency risk, sovereign debt and credit ratings. 🤝🏼Mobilising institutional capital: Africa’s untapped wealth lies in its domestic institutional capital. In a session moderated by our CEO Mark Napier, the conversation shifted to strategies for unlocking this potential, focusing on directing investments towards sustainable development, infrastructure and alternative assets. 💡Innovative finance for a sustainable future: Presenters showcased the latest tools reshaping Africa’s financial landscape. From carbon-linked sovereign bonds and debt-for-nature swaps to biodiversity financing, speakers highlighted groundbreaking financial innovations bridging Africa’s sustainable finance gap. The conference concluded with a fireside chat featuring Evans Osano, DBA, Mark Napier, and Hikmet Abdella, reflecting on how African capital markets can drive a sustainable and resilient future. 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dUbh6sjd -- #MakingFinanceWork #GoFarGoTogether #FinancialInclusion -- Mark Napier, Evans Osano, DBA, Mary M. Njuguna, Jemima Gathumi, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Victor Nkiiri, Vimal Parmar, CFA, MBA, Adebayo Araoye, Sandy O. Okoth, Brian O. Yalla, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, MCSI, CIFA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Joy V. Kendi, Lilian Bwire, John Ross (JR) SOGBOSSI, Evelyne Matibe, Angellah Khamala, Wycliffe Ooko, Cynthia Burudi, Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda, Josephine Okui Ossiya-CPA,FCCA, MBA, Hana Tehelku, Shamiah Wycliffe, Brinda Mutty-Harjan, ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya), CPA Catherine Asemeit Omasete, Gladness Deogratias, Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), Frank Mwiti, Oluwaseun Afolabi, Amos Gachuiri, Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, Reshma Shah, Climate Policy Initiative, Dharshan Wignarajah.

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Day 1 of the #SustainableCapitalMarketsConference was an inspiring kickoff, bringing together leaders from across Africa’s financial sector to explore the transformative power of #CapitalMarkets in fostering sustainable growth and resilience. Some of the key themes focused on how Africa’s capital markets can play a pivotal role in financing climate resilience, biodiversity, and inclusive growth. Strategic discussions highlighted the importance of building resilient financial systems to reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign currency debt. Collaboration emerged as a cornerstone for driving systemic change in Africa’s financial ecosystems. 𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 came as the British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan OBE, announced a $5.2 million investment aimed at strengthening Kenya’s #SME sector by expanding affordable credit access for small businesses. We also unveiled our latest report, showcasing key milestones and innovations that are setting a resilient and inclusive foundation for Africa’s financial markets. The report highlights groundbreaking initiatives which are paving the way for sustainable capital markets. Our expert panels unpacked a wealth of knowledge on leveraging tools like #carbon bonds and Debt-for-Nature Swaps to address climate and biodiversity challenges. Discussions also centered on how regulatory support can unlock capital flows and create sustainable financial ecosystems across the continent. Day 2 has begun—stay tuned for more insights and developments! 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dUbh6sjd -- #SustainableCapitalMarketsConference #MakingFinanceWork #GoFarGoTogether -- Mark Napier, Evans Osano, DBA, Mary M. Njuguna, Jemima Gathumi, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Victor Nkiiri, Vimal Parmar, CFA, MBA, Adebayo Araoye, Sandy O. Okoth, Brian O. Yalla, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, MCSI, CIFA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Joy V. Kendi, Lilian Bwire, John Ross (JR) SOGBOSSI, Evelyne Matibe, Angellah Khamala, Wycliffe Ooko, Cynthia Burudi, Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda, Josephine Okui Ossiya-CPA,FCCA, MBA, Hana Tehelku, Shamiah Wycliffe, Brinda Mutty-Harjan, ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya), CPA Catherine Asemeit Omasete, Prado Power, Gladness Deogratias, Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), Frank Mwiti, Oluwaseun Afolabi.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is co-hosting the 5th Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) with the FiCS Secretariat, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), from 26 to 28 February 2025 in Cape Town. Under the theme “Fostering Infrastructure and Finance for Just and Sustainable Growth,” FICS 2025 will convene over two thousand global leaders, public development banks, private sector representatives, and philanthropies to reimagine sustainable finance and drive solutions that foster a greener, more inclusive world. South Africa, as a regional leader in infrastructure and global connectivity, offers a unique platform for this landmark event. Running alongside the G20 First Finance and Central Bank Ministerial Meeting, FiCS 2025 will amplify Africa’s voice on the global stage, encourage vibrant debates and decisive action to tackle critical challenges. FiCS 2025 is more than a Summit. It is a call to action, one where partnerships drive progress, collective voices inspire change, and collaboration builds resilience. As DBSA’s CEO Boitumelo Mosako highlights, the Summit reflects our commitment to infrastructure financing that aligns with global climate objectives and promotes urgent action for a low-carbon, sustainable future. Take action by registering for FiCS 2025 today. Together, we can shape lasting global growth and development. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ekFtPV #FiCS2025 #FinanceinCommon2025 #SustainableFinance #InfrastructureInvestment #GlobalGrowth

In our first keynote session of the day, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of the Coronation Capital took to the stage to discuss developments in African capital markets. In particular, Aigboje stressed that Africa has been left behind in the prosperity that capital markets have brought to the modern world. He broadly put this down to sub-Saharan African issuers’ struggle to remain competitive on the global stage due to rating agencies’ reluctance to give investment-grade ratings – an unfair disadvantage and likely a mistake on their behalf. Aigboje concluded by calling for improvements in African data and fiscal transparency and the adoption of global investment performance standards by sub-Saharan investment funds to put them on equal footing with international competitors. #ICMAAGM2024 #Brussels #global #Africa #joinus #capitalmarkets #event #csuite 

At the heart of this year’s #SustainablCapitalMarketsConference was a bold vision for Africa’s financial future. This year’s conference brought together financial leaders, policymakers, and capital market innovators with a shared vision: unlocking the potential of Africa’s capital markets to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. The discussions focused on how these markets can become drivers of climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and inclusive economic growth. In addition to the announcement made by Neil Wigan the British High Commissioner to Kenya, on the funding to mobilise affordable, long-term local currency finance for the MSME sector in Kenya, one of the standout themes at the conference was the urgent need to strengthen #Africa’s financial systems. Reducing dependence on foreign currency debt also emerged as a key priority, ensuring the continent can weather economic shocks and build a foundation for long-term stability. Equally important was the focus on homegrown solutions—harnessing local expertise, resources, and innovations to create sustainable growth from within, but the message was clear: progress cannot happen in silos. Collaboration across sectors and borders was emphasised as the cornerstone of systemic change.  For a deeper dive into these discussions, download the Capital Markets Progress Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dUbh6sjd -- #MakingFinanceWork #SustainableFinance -- Mark Napier, Evans Osano, DBA, Jemima Gathumi, Mary M. Njuguna, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Victor Nkiiri, Vimal Parmar, CFA, MBA, Adebayo Araoye, Sandy O. Okoth, Brian O. Yalla, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, MCSI, CIFA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Joy V. Kendi, Lilian Bwire, Evelyne Matibe, Cynthia Burudi