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Nhlanganiso Kunene, CFA of Nedbank CIB takes the stage at Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa 2024 conference to discuss modernising and deepening African capital markets for sustainable economic growth. Kunene underscores the role of empowering African economies by focusing on regulatory reforms, attracting new issuers, and leveraging innovation. #BondsLoans #ESGCapitalMarkets #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #NedbankCIB

What happens after the trade is often neglected in discussions about African capital markets. This includes the investor services which are particularly the support infrastructure for funds and other institutional investors, from Africa and internationally, who bring volume, liquidity and knowledge to the capital markets. Hari Chaitanya has been building knowledge as well as technical and other developments in this area for many years. #Africancapitalmarkets #posttrade #investorservices

Podcast on #blendedfinance and #infrastructure in low-income countries #africa and #asia. Infrastructure is either an enabler or barrier to #innovationecosystems. It impacts everything, like talent acquisition and the ability of SMEs to grow or scale, and ultimately what companies must be: profitable.

In a recent interview with BIZWEEK, Ashvin Deena, FCA, CFA, Head of Global and International Corporates (GIC) at MCB, shares insights on the pivotal role of the GIC in delivering best-in-class banking services to regional players in Africa. From trade and acquisition financing to transactional and treasury management solutions, learn how we support investment funds, large African corporates, and multinational companies. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_5XscjY

“One thing I wish everyone knew about investment banking is that it is not all about making money. Investment bankers play an important role in helping companies grow and create jobs.” This week we caught up with Hasnae Taleb (Chief Investment Officer at Ento Capital) to get her perspective on the investments ecosystem in Saudi Arabia right now – and how female investors can build their confidence and their portfolios. Read the interview – https://bit.ly/4empKB2 #LEAP25 #techinnovation #investments

SBFN has launched an Inclusive Sustainable Finance Taskforce today. Here’s why I’m excited: 1. SBFN Momentum: With 89 member institutions from 68 countries, representing 92% of banking assets in emerging markets, SBFN has reached a critical mass. This sets a strong foundation for diving deeper into emerging trends like Inclusive Sustainable Finance (ISF). 2. Timely Topic: As we navigate global crises and strive for greener, more inclusive economies, the importance of inclusive sustainable finance grows. It's crucial to ensure that all economic actors are considered in policy design and outcomes. 3. Collective Impact Approach: SBFN's platform creates a space for Members to explore and learn, leveraging our collective experience, expertise and ambition to drive equitable economic growth through sustainable finance policy and practice.

ADFI NEWS: Read about our 2023 progress on scaling up project investment to boost digital financial inclusion across multiple sectors, countries and regions through greater engagement with digital finance partners, stakeholders, donor organisations and advocates, and continued collaboration across the African Development Bank Group . Read more: https://lnkd.in/dP5WSp3T #digitalfinancialinclusion #adfi

MICROFINANCE YEAR 2023: WHAT WAS IT LIKE TAS GROUP sets the most ambitious goals for 2024. We plan to increase the number of clients to 40 thousand, and the loan portfolio to 90 billion tenge. We are actively working to attract foreign investment and expand funding channels, without loss of quality and in compliance with innovative methods of the ESG approach, without forgetting about social responsibility. This year, we have begun active preparations to enter international markets and plan to hold an IPO in 2026. All these efforts and achievements make us a reliable partner in financial matters not only at the level of our country, but also in the international market. The whole article: https://lnkd.in/dGVD4qCi

As part of our new series, Decoding Africa's Investor Services, I had the opportunity to delve into the exciting new developments happening across the African region. The landscape is rapidly evolving, with innovative financial services and investment opportunities emerging. I'm eager to hear your thoughts and experiences on these changes. What trends do you see shaping the future of investment in Africa? #investorservices #worldtoafrica #Itcanbe #growingafrica #digitalassets #capitalmarkets

Being an investor and active follower of unfolding events on the Malawi Stock Exchange for +18years, I would like to commend FDH Bank Plc for holding the Investors Forum 2024. This is one of the strategic platforms companies and stakeholders share experiences or visions, make observations and also seek feedback on key issues on investments. The listing of FDH Bank plc on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) 4 years ago brought the so much expected excitement to investors, customers and all other stakeholders. In the year 2020 during the FDH bank plc Initial Public Offer (IPO), the bank made available loans to many Malawian investors for the purchase of FDH bank Plc shares. Further to this the model allowed inventors to use the purchased shares as a collateral. This initiative encouraged many Malawians to own shares in the bank. You may wish to know that it is very rare for companies to offer such arrangements. As of today, it is a fact that lives have changed for the better and investors will continue to enjoy the financial independence through capital gains and dividends. Over the +4years period the share price has appreciated from the value of K10, to K77 and is currently at K65. FDH Bank plc is one of the listed companies that has produced millionaires and billionaires in a space of 4years and continues to make significant profits. The coming in of FDH Bank has so far offset tables in the banking industry. It has given good competition to other players on the market and are always on the lookout on 'what's next.' A market that is competitive is of benefit to investors and customers. When it comes to 'Corporate Social Investment' we can all agree that the writings are on the walls for everyone to see. Congratulations @ team FDH Plc lets push more. William Mpinganjira Juliano Kanyongolo FDH Financial Holdings Limited #banking #investments #ceos #stakeholderengagement #supplychainmanagement