The RMB ‘Where to invest in Africa 2024’ report offers valuable insights for investors looking for opportunities on the continent. Analysing the economies of 31 African countries, the report deep dives into key factors that affect each country’s performance and investment appeal. Join us at our LinkedIn Live session on Tuesday, 6 August from 8:00 am to 10:00 am to unpack our 2024 report and gain insights into Africa’s investment potential. Our comprehensive report offers an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic developments, investment attractiveness rankings, and a snapshot of the drivers of each country’s performance, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the continent’s dynamic economic landscape. Natasha Arendse, SABC Business News Anchor and MC, will lead our expert panellists: Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB, Samantha Singh-Jami, Africa Strategist at RMB, and Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS and Founder of Boundless World, as they unpack insights into the windows of investment opportunity and growth prospects across Africa. #WhereToInvestInAfrica #ThinkAfrica
About us
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a leading African corporate and investment bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. We offer our clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions. As the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand Bank Limited (which is wholly-owned by FirstRand Limited), RMB has access to a network of retail banks in 25 African countries, as well as branches and representative offices in Namibia, Botswana, Nigeria, Angola, Kenya, the UK, India, China and the Middle East. In the business of corporate and investment banking, it’s not just the thought, but the quality and inventiveness of the thinking that counts. Our ability to think differently, and our collaborative spirit is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver on our brand promise Traditional values. Innovative ideas. Making the most of Africa as an investment destination requires specialist skills, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We have funded several projects and advised on a number of mergers and acquisitions in more than 35 African countries over the past decade. We are one of the biggest market makers in the South African financial market. Our innovative hedging solutions protect our clients against: interest rate, currency, liquidity, commodity, equity and credit risks.
- Website
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http://www.rmb.co.za
External link for RMB - Rand Merchant Bank
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Type
- Public Company
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Employees at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank
Updates
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We are pleased to announce Bayo Ajayi as RMB Nigeria’s new Chief Executive Officer, as of 1 September 2024. Bayo brings a wealth of experience and will play a key role in advancing RMB Nigeria’s strategic goals. Read more: www.rmb.com.ng/u/JJz5sA
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CEO, Emrie Brown, and CFO, Jaco Van Wyk, discuss RMB’s results for the 2024 financial year. These results reflect our strategy in action to build an integrated, diversified, scalable business to meet our clients’ needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dqxw7brX #FinancialResults #RMBAnnualResults
Financial Results for 2024
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RMB Corvest expertly structured and facilitated the successful management buyout of Nampak Liquid Cartons South Africa, Nampak Zambia, and Nampak Malawi. The investment in the newly independent Diversified Liquid Packaging (DLPG) business aims to reimagine its potential for long-term growth. Read More: www.rmb.co.za/u/j_3oiw #PrivateEquity #Manufacturing #ManagementBuyOut
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South Africa remains a key player in Africa's investment landscape. Our Chief Economist, Isaah Mhlanga, breaks down the factors driving this year’s Where to Invest in Africa report rankings. Download the report: www.rmb.co.za/u/r2oPCA #WhereToInvestInAfrica #ThinkAfrica
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RMB’s sector head for Consumer Packaged Goods, Brendan Grundlingh, shares his insights on how the beverages industry is continuing to attract investors. This industry is a cornerstone of economic growth through direct manufacturing, job creation, and sustaining both the formal and informal markets. Read more: www.rmb.co.za/u/8fJFbA #Beverages #ThoughtLeadership
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Seychelles and Mauritius ranked top in this year’s Where to Invest in Africa report. Africa Strategist at RMB, Samantha Singh-Jami, discusses these results and more. Download the report here: www.rmb.co.za/u/r2oPCA #WhereToInvestInAfrica #ThinkAfrica
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The RMB/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index 3Q2024 rose by three points to 38%. RMB’s chief economist Isaah Mhlanga says it’s encouraging to see an expectation for improved business confidence in the next quarter across all five sectors: www.rmb.co.za/u/T_CnyA #BusinessConfidenceIndex #Economy
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RMB acted as adviser to Pepkor on its sale of The Building Company (TBCo) to Capitalworks Private Equity. This move allows Pepkor to sharpen its focus on its core retail and fintech businesses: www.rmb.co.za/u/xWkzjw #Pepkor #CorporateFinance
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Our Chief Economist, Isaah Mhlanga, introduces the five investment archetypes in the Where to Invest in Africa report. To find out more about these archetypes, download the full report: www.rmb.co.za/u/r2oPCA #WhereToInvestInAfrica #ThinkAfrica