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An interesting read by Standard Chartered, the global outlook 2026 where Sub-Saharan Africa’s structural reforms focus on investment, are predicted to reap dividends.Hats off to Standard Chartered and Razia Khan who continuously challenge.

Jaco Visser 28 October 2025 Gaia Fund Managers is intent on making scarce renewable energy investments available to retirement savings in four African nations. Gaia Fund Managers, which specialises in alternative assets and has about R5bn under management, this year made its first fund available to investors outside South Africa. The Gaia Renewables 1 fundContinue reading “Infrastructure assets targeted at Africa’s retirement funds”

READ ARTICLE: Impact investing surges despite global headwinds Posted in category: Impact ecosystem Investment Written by: Krystle Higgins The latest report by the Global Impact Investing Network reveals strong growth in impact-related private equity investments, with pension funds now supplying the largest pool of impact capital, reflecting greater institutional involvement.

Impact Investor Conference: Wealth holders shift towards bolder impact strategies Family offices and foundations are working together to achieve greater impact, the Impact Investor Conference 2025 heard. Europe’s family offices and high-net-worth individuals have become increasingly active in impact investing over recent years, taking advantage of a wider range of suitable vehicles and opportunities forContinue reading “Impact Investor Conference”

A safe haven amid stock market volatility In today’s rapidly shifting economic environment, investors are navigating increasing uncertainty across global financial markets. From inflationary pressures and rising interest rates to geopolitical instability and tech sector corrections, stock markets have become increasingly volatile. In this context, sustainable infrastructure investments have emerged as a compelling, resilient alternativeContinue reading “Sustainable Infrastructure Investments”

Blended finance is mobilising private investment to meet development aims, but it needs to be part of a wider toolbox of support from national and supra-national bodies, World Economic Forum delegates heard. Despite reaching a five-year high of $15 billion in 2023—driven by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) tackling climate changeContinue reading “Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?​”