Into Africa | - Part 3

The Mining Industry’s Generation of Something New

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – A few years after this century’s commodity boom, which was primarily driven by China’s resource-intensive manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, many segments within the global mining industry are facing challenges that have caused severe price declines, increased volatility and lowered utilization levels. To add to this, the current value-chain is being challenged by macroeconomic conditions and increasingly pervasive new technology. As a matter of fact, the digital transformation of mining…

Fintech Platforms Within a Trade Finance Context

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Much has been said about the upcoming “fintech disruption”. About 4 years ago, emerging technology companies identified as “fintechs” were mostly finger-pointed as attempting to create the next wave of competition against established financial institutions (FI’s). At that time, most bankers viewed fintechs as new entrants trying to enter the financial services industry using advanced technologies and innovative business models. Fintechs were perceived as attempting to grab market share…

Private equity investment in Africa: The Art of managing expectations

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – In most private equity gatherings one conclusion is always drawn: Investors and entrepreneurs are not finding each other in sufficient numbers, and I think the facts do speak for themselves. According to the latest EAVCA survey of the PE industry in 2018 only 47 deals were done in East Africa. Looking at the number of entrepreneurs and investment funds, I would think we should have done better! Entrepreneurs say:…

Exclusive Interview: Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Chief Executive Officer of CRDB Bank Tanzania

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Chief Executive Officer of CRDB Bank Tanzania grants an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa. He shared with us the CRDB’s long-term strategic plans to maximize profitability and enhance shareholders’ value. As well, the CEO opines that the Tanzanian Banking sector remains vibrant and has great prospects for the obvious reasons that it is at the center of the rapid economic growth being witnessed. Thanks for…

INTO AFRICA June 2019 Edition – African Banking: Emerging Growth

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Welcome to the June 2019 edition of INTO AFRICA, a publication written by the professionals, for professionals, investors, policymakers … Advancing and providing fresh insight into Africa’s emerging markets through renowned thought leadership and peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing. The edition is titled: African Banking: Emerging Growth. African countries have made progress in strengthening their banking sectors and most have adopted several new regulations, such as the clarification of the definition of systemically important institutions in line with…

Exclusive Interview: Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and CEO of Attijariwafa Bank Morocco

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Attijariwafa Bank Morocco, grants an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa. He shared with us his personal life experiences and leadership style as well as Attijariwaja bank’s long-term strategic plans to maximize profitability and enhance shareholders’ value. In addition, Mohamed viewed that Moroccan banking sector has achieved an impressive transformation over the two last decades, thanks to aggressive investment strategies…

Exclusive Interview: Andrew Bainbridge, Group Chief Executive Officer, SBM Holding Limited Mauritius

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Andrew Bainbridge, Group Chief Executive Officer, SBM Holding Limited Mauritius grants an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa. He shared with us his personal life experiences and leadership style as well as SBM Holding’s long-term strategic plans to maximize profitability and enhance shareholders’ value. The Group CEO viewed that the Mauritian banking sector is stable with a low unbanked rate and well regulated, and the sector is growing on…

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