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AfCFTA to boost Africa’s Income by $450 Billion

AfCFTA to boost Africa’s Income by $450 Billion

The findings of the World Bank report published last week – that the #AfCFTA will boost growth and reduce poverty – will not come as a surprise to many. But one area of focus is nonetheless reassuring – the place for AfCFTA in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic....

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Hogan Lovells Africa Forum

Hogan Lovells Africa Forum

Scipion was once again delighted to attend the annual Hogan Lovells Africa Forum. Despite being a virtual event this year, the ideas and debates were no less vibrant. A particular highlight was the Closing Address by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who called...

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ESG passes the COVID challenge

ESG passes the COVID challenge

The FT confirms that ESG investments have withstood the impacts of Covid-19 well. Many leading asset managers and wealth managers have noted that their focus (as well as the focus of their underlying clients) has shifted towards ESG investing due to Covid-19, which...

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Why interest rates are so high in Africa

Why interest rates are so high in Africa

A good summary of the situation regarding interest rates in Africa, which remain too high for most. However, innovation, improved data-sharing and collaboration between governments, DFIs and private lenders can bring these rates down. #africabusiness #tech #fintech...

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Free-trade within Africa

Free-trade within Africa

Recent international economic shocks have shown that, even if international exports remain a key aspect of many African economies, enhanced intra-Africa trade will help Africa resist external global economic shocks. As the population of Africa (and many of its...

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The race to feed Africa during a pandemic

The race to feed Africa during a pandemic

African open borders = goods still moving… The Economist this week highlighted the fact that goods are still moving in Africa, rightly pointing out that keeping borders open is vital to ensuring food security on the continent. Many point to the last food crisis on...

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Congratulations Lachlan!

Congratulations Lachlan!

Congratulations to Scipion’s Lachlan McLeodwho, as of today, has been admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia. The entire Scipion team wishes him all the best as he furthers what will no doubt be an accomplished legal...

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2020 African Outlook and Review

2020 African Outlook and Review

Last week Scipion’s analysts released our 2020 African Outlook and Review, covering the key economic and political themes that will be faced by the continent in the forthcoming year. A short excerpt of the executive summary is below: Investors and economic observers...

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UK-Africa Investment Summit underway in London

UK-Africa Investment Summit underway in London

On the eve of the first UK-Africa Investment Summit, Scipion Capital’s Vice President Julian Heaven was pleased to attend a reception at South Africa House in London. The reception saw stakeholders set out their vision for increased investment into South Africa and...

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Scipion Capital at GTR Africa London

Scipion Capital at GTR Africa London

Vice President Julian Heaven attends GTR Africa event in London Scipion Capital’s Vice President Julian Heaven was one of some 600 delegates from over 30 countries who attended GTR’s Africa event this week in London. The event addressed a host of important topics that...

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Scipion Shariah offering

Scipion Shariah offering

Scipion’s Shariah offering Scipion’s Shariah offering is an acknowledgement of increased interest from many Shariah investors in Trade Finance and Africa as alternative investment strategies. The global Islamic finance industry has expanded rapidly in the last few...

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