In the special edition of Africa Global Funds magazine, we focus on African asset servicing space and our annual Africa Service Providers Awards. The African investment and financial services landscape continues to demonstrate remarkable sophistication and innovation, as evidenced by the Africa Service Providers Awards 2025. The winners represent a diverse array of firms—from established banking giants to innovative fintech providers—that are shaping the future of asset servicing across the continent (pp. 10-11).

The brokerage industry is rapidly transforming as AI, real-time data, and sophisticated traders reshape how markets operate, shifting the focus from relationships to technology-driven execution and oversight, writes Dharmeshsingh Mohadewo of SBM Capital Markets. Brokers now act as strategic navigators who blend human judgment with advanced systems to meet diverse client needs (pp. 12-13). 

Africa’s investment landscape is evolving as traditional finance converges with digital assets through tokenisation, blockchain infrastructure and hybrid fund models, according to Michael Haynes of Lima Capital. Despite regulatory and technology challenges, managers who combine strong governance with digital capabilities will lead this shift. Read on p 15.

In addition, we speak with Neil Hampton, CEO of Fundamental Software, to discuss how technology is reshaping fund operations, the unique demands of local markets, and why collaboration will define the next phase of fintech growth in the region (pp. 16-17).

Meanwhile, Soria Hay, Head of Corporate Finance at Bravura, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of African fund structuring, emerging sectors, and the innovative approaches Bravura takes to deliver strategic, resilient solutions across diverse markets (pp.18-19).

Finally, Bank of America’s October 2025 South Africa Fund Manager Survey shows strong renewed optimism, with 81% of managers bullish on local equities. Expectations of easing inflation and possible Q4 rate cuts are pushing equity positions to multi-year highs and favouring local over offshore exposure—insights discussed with John Morris, Bank of America’s South Africa Strategist (p.20).