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Nigeria rebound exposes a benchmark blind spot in African markets

HedgeNews Africa featured insights from George Tsinonis, Head of Investment Analytics at RisCura, on how conventional African equity benchmarks can overlook the practical realities investors face.

Nigeria’s market rebound illustrates why headline index returns may not fully reflect currency accessibility, liquidity and the returns that investors can realistically achieve. George explains how the RisCura Africa RealView Index incorporates these considerations to provide a more representative view of African equity markets.

For institutional investors, benchmarks grounded in investable market conditions can support more meaningful performance assessment and investment decision-making.

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  • RisCura is a global financial services firm with more than $200 billion in assets under advice and reporting. We partner with institutional investors across emerging markets, bringing specialist investment management, advisory, and analytical expertise to help clients make informed, long-term investment decisions.

    Guided by our “Invest with Care” philosophy, we recognise that investment decisions are not only about money and numbers, but about the people and futures they affect. Through tailored solutions, deep research, and a client-centric approach, RisCura helps investors navigate complexity, manage risk, and create lasting value for their beneficiaries.

    RisCura is known for its focus on liability-driven investing, responsible investment practices, investment transparency, reliable valuations, independent risk assessments, performance standards, and long-term investment outcomes.

    Our capabilities span investment advisory, investment management, investment analytics, institutional platform services, and alternative investment services. Across these areas, we combine consistent methodology and proprietary tools with deep local insight, recognising that each market is unique while responsible investing remains universal.