Responsible investment in South Africa has reached an important point in its development. The principles are familiar, the policies are largely in place, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations has entered investment mandates and boardroom discussions.
Automation is expanding across emerging markets rates trading as electronic execution grows and dealers respond to demand for faster pricing and more scalable workflows, according to J.P. Morgan.
Emerging market exchanges are looking to technology, managed infrastructure and market reforms to make their venues more accessible to international investors, as the cost and complexity of connecting to local markets remains a significant consideration for global firms.
South Africa's debt capital market is showing renewed strength as improving sovereign credit ratings, resilient investor demand and sweeping regulatory reforms reshape the country's fixed income landscape, according to a new report by Futuregrowth Asset Management.
African asset managers are taking a measured approach to digital assets, balancing growing interest in blockchain-based innovation with regulatory uncertainty, limited market infrastructure and questions around investment value.
In June, Holocene, an early-stage climate investment fund based in South Africa, announced the final close of Holocene Ventures Fund I (HVF1), Southern Africa’s first dedicated high-growth climate technology fund. Since launching, HVF1 has invested in ten companies across the climate technology sector.
Private credit has crossed a threshold. Defined as non-bank lending structured directly between lenders and borrowers, private credit has evolved from a niche institutional strategy into one of the fastest-growing asset classes globally.
3IF Ventures has recently announced the first close of its Inclusive Insurance Investment Fund at $12 million. Co-anchored by FSD Africa Investments and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), the Fund will provide equity capital from pre-seed to Series B to early-stage businesses across Africa. Africa Global Funds’ Anna Lyudvig spoke with Anthony Chaillet (left) and Dr. Mario Wilhelm (right), General Partners, 3IF Ventures to learn more.
The biggest risk in Africa may not be investing — but failing to invest entirely, writes Hany Girishkumar, Junior Analyst, Africa Merchant Capital Advisory.
African listed equities are entering what could be the beginning of a new investment cycle after years of depressed valuations, according to executives at Imara Group, who argued during a recent webinar that improving liquidity, strong earnings growth and expanding financial inclusion trends are reshaping investor sentiment across the continent.
From frontier market to institutional asset class: how urbanisation, formalisation and digital inclusion are creating durable investment opportunities across the continent, and why exit pathways may be stronger than investors expect
Sanlam Allianz Investments Limited (SAIL) is strengthening its footprint as a key player in East African asset management, delivering a blend of regional expertise, disciplined investment processes, and a long-term focus on quality equities. Operating in Kenya since 1998, Uganda since 2004, and Tanzania since 2024, SAIL provides both investment advisory and asset management services across the region. A subsidiary of Sanlam Allianz Africa PTY Limited, the firm reported assets under management of US$5.7 billion as of December 2025, spanning institutional pension funds, retail unit trusts, and regional equity offerings.
For much of the past decade, West African sovereigns have approached the international capital markets with a familiar playbook. They announce a Eurobond, host investor calls in London, New York and other financial centers, and build a book with a well-known set of buyers: dedicated emerging-market funds, crossover accounts chasing yield, and development finance institutions providing anchor support. When global liquidity is plentiful, the process works smoothly. Orderbooks swell, spreads tighten, and governments can borrow at attractive rates.
One of the big themes that emerged late last year was a tangible shift in sentiment around South Africa. For the first time in decades, bank CEOs were saying firmly positive things, which were supported by plentiful data. After a complicated year with global power dynamics shifting in unsettling ways, South Africa quietly put in a remarkable run.
