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Dec 1, 2020

The China Development Bank-backed China Africa Development Fund saw investments dry up this year amid Covid-19, with an internal management investigation and Africa’s lagging GDP and higher financial risks also causing pressure.

Asset Owners

Aug 29, 2014

Tasha Mahabir

The Asian experience of development stands investors from the region in good stead when they do business in sub-Saharan African, says AML founder Baroness Lynda Chalker.

Fund Managers

Aug 1, 2014

Steve Price

The South African asset manager is preparing to launch an A-share fund and sees a big opportunity to work with Chinese insurers. It is also eyeing expansion in Singapore.

Alternatives

Jul 2, 2014

Joe Marsh

The agreed joint venture with Kingdom Holding Company will invest in direct private equity deals in Africa and reflects fast-rising interest in the continent, including from Asia.

Event Highlights

Nov 22, 2013

The Editors

AsianInvestor and FinanceAsia jointly hosted the 2nd Annual Africa Investment Summit at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong on November 13.

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Nov 21, 2013

AsianInvestor and FinanceAsia host the 2nd Annual Africa Investment Summit on November 13, 2013 at the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong.

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China's sovereign wealth fund's 2020 returns may have declined, but the fund remains upbeat about US equities, external managers and the prospects for the Greater Bay Area

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Sep 8, 2021

Shusi He

The world’s third-largest pension fund announced a shake-up in how it manages overseas fixed income and private holdings to cut expenses and improve execution.

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Asian experience seen as plus for Africa investors

Investec points to China amid regional buildout

PineBridge signs PE tie-up with Saudi group

Photos: 2nd Annual Africa Investment Summit

2nd Annual Africa Investment Summit

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