Category Archives: Africa

Emerging Markets: Linchpin for world’s recovery?

In an interview for Daily News Egypt, Mr Karim Helal, Group CEO of CI Capital Holding, said that Egypt needs solid investors with a long-term view which is why CI Capital is looking to the East.    “The whole world is talking about emerging markets and how they are the linchpin for the world’s recovery,” Karim…

Spotlight Series: Stephen Murphy, Citadel Capital on the MENA region.

Stephen Murphy, Managing Director, Citadel Capital participated in and won the Quickfire Showcase.  In an interview for the Spotlight Series, Stephen explained the attractions of the MENA region, amongst them its limited local competition.

Changes in legislation make South Africa an attractive base for foreign Private Equity funds

An article by J-P Fourie, Executive Officer, SAVCA South Africa can be seen as a gateway for private equity funds looking to harness the potential of the African continent.  To enhance the attractiveness of the country as an investment hub for local and foreign managed funds, the South African government is creating a more competitive…