Africa ‘bright’ indeed
Given Africa’s sustained growth rate of over 6% a year for the past 10 years, paired with slowdowns in some other emerging markets, global investors are paying more attention to Africa, and need to understand whether the continent has a place in their portfolios; and, if so, how they will access what the continent has...
Proving the Attractiveness of Listed Markets in Africa
It is becoming increasingly clear that African listed equity may serve as a complement to any general investor’s portfolio. With sufficient analysis to determine where the real risks lie, the growth potential and diversification benefits of African markets are significant motives for capital allocation, for those with a long-term view. With the quality...
Defined benefit plans – less is more
Spoilt for choice. That’s us. Consider, for example, the barista-in-a-box coffee machines that are all the rage – the ones that use those little coffee capsules. The array of choices available is not only confusing, it’s terrifying. What brand should you choose? Should you choose proprietary capsules, or the open standard ones? What model...
Winners for a reason
Why do private equity firms prefer certain markets in Africa over others? When one examines the risk factors for high growth in Africa, it is clear why these markets receive such high levels of interest. There are a couple of major risk factors for high growth in African markets and the countries that stand out...
Africa: a period of elections and the economic outlook
The African continent continues to expand and is receiving increasing focus from investment houses worldwide. The myriad untapped resources and economic opportunities provide many areas for potential frontier market investments. With such a large and diverse range of countries there are many key elements that drive the economic success of the continent....
East Africa set to rise
In 2013, East Africa saw increased activity in the oil and gas sector. Tullow Oil plc rounded off the year with a fifth successive oil discovery in Kenya. This comes approximately four years after the company discovered an estimated 310 million barrels to 710 million in Uganda. Uganda has the choice of either exporting through...
Global survey demonstrates pension funds are turning their attention to Africa
RisCura, the investment advisors specialising in emerging and frontier markets, along with the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), and the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) today announced the results of a global survey into investor attitudes towards private equity in Africa, which highlighted...
The search for returns: Investor views on private equity in Africa
• 85% of global institutional investors expect to increase their exposure to African private equity over next two years. • African private equity perceived to be more attractive and profitable than other emerging markets. • Over three-quarters of respondents said they would consider a first-time fund. LAGOS, 2ND APRIL...