The Member News Archive

Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa launch The Payments Exchange Series
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa launch The Payments Exchange Series

The campaign will drive new insight and understanding around the role of FX and payments in the economic transformation of Africa. It will also comprise a programme of events and content across 2024, that explores the integral role that payments and FX will play in realising the ambitions of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and future trade and investment.

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Africa Specialty Risks launches ASR Syndicate 2454 at Lloyd’s
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Africa Specialty Risks launches ASR Syndicate 2454 at Lloyd’s

London, 29 April 2024 – Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African focused (re)insurance group, has launched ASR Syndicate 2454 focused on underwriting business across Africa. It is the first African focused syndicate writing business at Lloyd’s and is managed by Apollo.

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Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

The Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) took place in Algiers on 15 April 2024. The Ceremony, hosted by Afreximbank, in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, paves the way for the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair to take place from 4–10 September 2025 in Algiers.

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DLA Piper advises on funding for South Africa’s largest wind farm
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

DLA Piper advises on funding for South Africa’s largest wind farm

DLA Piper has advised the mezzanine and subordinated funders, FirstRand Bank (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank Division) and The Standard Bank of South Africa (acting through its Corporate and Investment Banking division), of Seriti Green’s 155MW first phase wind energy facility.

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Boston Consulting Group: The Whole Truth About Whole Grains
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Boston Consulting Group: The Whole Truth About Whole Grains

According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) entitled The Whole Truth about Whole Grains, there is huge opportunity in food system transformation, but it’s critical to change what is grown, processed and consumed thoughtfully and gradually.

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AFC Country & Stakeholder Symposium
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

AFC Country & Stakeholder Symposium

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) cordially invites you to the 4th edition of the Country and Stakeholder Symposium (CSS), taking place on April 4, 2024. This year, under the theme ‘Retaining Africa’s Capital for a Sustainable Future,’ the Symposium will explore vital topics such as capital retention for development, ecosystem investing, and value addition.

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Marsh: Political Risk Report 2024
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Marsh: Political Risk Report 2024

The Political Risk Report is your guide to confidently navigate the risks and opportunities despite the unpredictable nature of the 2024 political and economic environment. Drawing upon Marsh’s comprehensive analysis of 197 countries and territories, this report provides you with a succinct summary of the most crucial information to know for 2024.

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Webber Wentzel: The Digital Tightrope Walk for Business and Human Rights
Cara Oldenburg Cara Oldenburg

Webber Wentzel: The Digital Tightrope Walk for Business and Human Rights

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation but also presents significant challenges and risks, especially concerning human rights and corporate governance. As AI reshapes industries, it also casts a long shadow over fundamental human rights and ethical business practices, underscoring the urgent need for vigilance and responsibility in the age of AI.

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