Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, better known as Masdar, today solidified its reputation as a sustainable finance pioneer by issuing US $1 billion in green bonds. This landmark transaction brings the total outstanding under Masdar’s Green Bond Programme to US $2.75 billion, underlining the company’s commitment to financing the global energy transition. Issuance Structure […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has formally approved Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin as recipient member countries, granting them access to the bank’s financing instruments and expertise for the first time. This landmark expansion marks the culmination of a long-anticipated entry into Sub-Saharan Africa and positions the three West African economies to […]
Kenya’s affluent class is quietly rewriting its investment playbook. Once enamoured with flashy offshore property, luxury developments and the mining sector, High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are refocusing on locally anchored, high-return ventures—from agribusiness to data centres and logistics. This pivot reflects broader economic headwinds: Kenya’s GDP growth slowed to 4.7 percent in 2024 (down from […]
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has inked landmark agreements worth a combined potential investment of up to $11 billion with three leading U.S. asset managers—Franklin Templeton, Neuberger Berman, and BlackRock. Announced during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, these pacts form a critical pillar of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint to […]
The Invest in African Energy Forum (IAE) 2025 in Paris provided a pivotal platform for global investors and African project sponsors to connect. Among the highlights was the Premier Invest Deal Room, which showcased over $10 billion in oil, gas, and renewable energy projects across 17 active deals. Headed by Marcel Awasum, Premier Invest’s Head […]
Absa Bank Kenya Expands Institutional Service Offering with Custody Relaunch Absa Bank Kenya has officially announced the relaunch of its custody services within the Kenyan financial market, marking a significant expansion of its institutional service offerings. This strategic move positions Kenya as the third market in Absa’s portfolio to host this crucial business line, following […]
President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to Riyadh has culminated in a landmark announcement, marking a significant turning point in the economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has pledged to invest a staggering $600 billion in a series of strategic deals with the U.S., a move that promises […]
At the highly anticipated Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum, a distinguished high-level ministerial panel is set to convene, bringing together influential energy ministers from key African nations including Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zimbabwe. The central focus of this crucial session will be to meticulously examine the significant capital […]
In a strategic move poised to reshape Kenya’s tourism landscape, Africa Travel Investments, a prominent tourism-focused investment firm with the robust backing of Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, has successfully acquired Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, the oldest and one of the most revered tour operators in Kenya. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) granted its […]
Addepar, a preeminent global technology and data platform empowering investment professionals with the insights needed for astute, data-driven decision-making, today announced the successful completion of its $230 million Series G investment round. This significant capital infusion, co-led by the esteemed London-based growth equity firm Vitruvian Partners and returning investor WestCap, headquartered in New York, underscores […]
Kenya, a vibrant East African economic hub, finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with persistent challenges of corruption, illicit...
The United States labor market delivered a robust performance in June, with job growth surpassing economists' forecasts and the unemployment...
Africa is on the cusp of a profound digital transformation, with its data centre sector emerging as a critical backbone...
The vibrant city of Nairobi is currently hosting a pivotal event poised to redefine Africa's investment landscape: the inaugural NextFrontierAfrica...
