Africa
Egypts richest man backs CICH
In a big step towards building the new Egypt, Cairo-based investment bank CI Capital Holding (CICH) has formed an alliance with Duet group to launch a $300m joint private equity fund backed by Egypts wealthiest businessman.
UK and Dubai fuel Nedbank growth
Nedbanks UK and Dubai offices led the way last year in a period which saw across the board growth for the private wealth company.
ex barclays chief bob diamond to buy stake
Former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has agreed to buy a stake in Rwanda’s state-owned bank through his Africa-focused venture Atlas Mara Co-Nvest.
Threadneedle pushes Africa via Stanlib
Threadneedle Investments is expanding its offering to investors through a tie-up with South African investment house Stanlib.
global index intl rehires two to oversee growth
Global Index International, the Rio de Janeiro-based advisory group, has hired two senior consultants, both of whom are returning to the company after intervals of five and a little more than one year, respectively.