Investors are willing to diversify into African corporate debt, despite emerging market volatility, as was proved by Goldman Sachs' $400m Tier 2 transaction for Access Bank.
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Date: 5-7 May 2015
Location: Cape Town
Now in its 22nd year the SWIFT African Regional Conference (ARC) for 2015 is set to be another landmark event for the continent’s financial community. This year’s central theme, ‘Seizing the Opportunity’, will focus on Africa’s abundant potential, as well as the cross-border cooperation required to transform this potential into long term success.
Policy makers and industry leaders from Africa and beyond will have the opportunity to discuss key issues facing the continent’s economic development, including the evolution of securities markets, the growth of intra-African trade, the role of financial technology innovation and the development of African corporates, among others.
James King, regional editor, will cover the key themes and discussions from the African Regional Conference 2015.
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African Regional Conference 2015 Videos
James King, regional editor of The Banker, speaks with Lesetja Kganyago, governor at South African Reserve Bank, during the African Regional Conference (ARC) held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Day 4
- Tim Masela, head, National Payment System, South African Reserve Bank - View from ARC 2015
- Victor Kgomoeswana, African business specialist, radio host and author of 'Africa is open for Business - View from ARC 2015
Day 3
- Mina Baliamoune-Lutz, professor of economics, University of North Florida, African Centre for Economic Transformation - View from ARC 2015
- Donna Oosthuyse, director:capital markets, Johannesburg Stock Exchange - View from ARC 2015
- Nerina Visser, ETF's strategist and advisor, ETF South Africa - View from ARC 2015
Day 2
- Lesetja Kganyago, governor, South African Reserve Bank - View from ARC 2015
- Hugo Smit, head of Africa South, WEMEA region, SWIFT - View from ARC 2015
- Alain Raes, CEO, EMEA & APAC, SWIFT - View from ARC 2015
Day 1
- Dr. Lyal White, director: centre for dynamic markets, Gordon Institute of Business Science - View from ARC 2015
- Ian Bessarabia, business development manager, SWIFT - View form ARC 2015
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