The Capital Markets Union [Africa]’s Post

What an incredible experience! Returning to the classroom at Saïd Business School must have been so enriching, especially surrounded by such talented individuals. It's inspiring to hear how much value you gained not only from the curriculum but also from the diverse perspectives of your peers. Lifelong learning truly is the key to staying ahead, and it’s clear you’re embracing that fully. Kudos to you for continuing to grow and build such meaningful connections along the way! How do you see these insights shaping your approach to venture finance in the near future?

Great to be speaking at AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)’s annual Sustainable Finance Conference here in Amsterdam. Very few events globally have the convening power to attract such a caliber and breadth of sustainable finance expertise from across the financial sector in a single place and time. Teaming up today with Man Group’s Jason Mitchell, PGIM’s John Ploeg, M&G plc’s Ben Constable Maxwell and European Investment Bank (EIB)‘s Constance Kann to deliver a deep dive into evolving approaches of assets allocators to climate solutions, measuring success within transition investing and what is needed to urgently scale up transition finance. We will also discuss emerging potential conflicts between fiduciary duties and climate goals based on Tom Gosling’s recent work (“Universal Owners and Climate Change”) and debate a thought-provoking paper from Kelly Shue and Sam Hartzmark on “Counterproductive Sustainable Investing”. Knowing my co-panellists, I am sure we will digress into plenty more… #AFME #SustainableInvesting #TransitionFinance #ClimateSolutions Nomura Man Group European Investment Bank (EIB) PGIM M&G plc

🌏#MSMEs are crucial for economic growth in Asia Pacific, yet many struggle to access the funding needed to thrive. Enhancing their access to financing is vital for sustainable growth and job creation in emerging markets. 💼🚀 #IFCMSME #MSMEDay #FinancialInclusion IFC - International Finance Corporation IFC Asia Pacific

3 reasons to join this event on May 15 - Get insights into large-scale finance solutions developed by national coalitions in Africa and beyond - and how we shift our attention to supporting more of them - Discuss what is needed to significantly dial up the volume of private capital to finance the SDGs in #emergingmarkets, and the role of DFIs in making that happen - Hear about a new initiative we are launching with DFC, BII and Norfund to create a shared understanding of what works & what would work even better to mobilise private capital

📢 Unlocking Potential with Purpose: Join our Upcoming Webinar on Development Impact Bonds! Join the CFC and The ILO's Social Finance Programme when we explore how Development Impact Bonds (#DIBs) are reshaping project funding by impact friendly donors and implementing organizations to share impact risk with investors, foster efficient resource use, and drive meaningful, sustainable outcomes.🌿 Why Attend? 🔹 Understand how DIBs operate to help project implementers unlock funding for projects committed to sustainable development. 🔹 Discover how donors can remove risks from sustainable development projects with the use of DIBs. 🔹 Recognize the CFC’s evaluation approach for identifying high-impact potential projects. 🔹 Engage with sustainable finance experts and discover how to customize solutions that maximize your project’s impact. 📅 Date: 20 November 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 CET 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eUaNJUxX #DIB #ImpactFinance #DevelopmentImpactBonds #CFC #Webinar

I was part of this panel today. Interesting debate about mobilisation AND SME finance in emerging markets, and the extent to which they are best tackled together, or viewed as separate albeit linked challenges. I think I'm in the latter camp

Follow SIFTA | Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance to learn how SIFTA can benefit your organisation and help you make a lasting social impact. Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) | Reinforcing the European Microfinance and Social Enterprise Finance sectors/ #InvestEU #EIB #AdvisoryHub #microfinance #socialfinance European Investment Bank (EIB) European Investment Fund (EIF) European Commission

Wondering about the scope of SIFTA services and the teams behind them? Capacity Building Services for SIFTA beneficiaries: ☑ Tailored Trainings ☑ Investment Readiness Trainings ☑Trainings on the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision ☑Peer-to-Peer Trainings ☑Study Visits ☑Portfolio Analysis and Pipeline Building ☑Analytical support for #InvestEU and European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Financial instruments All SIFTA Capacity Building Services are delivered by the consortium consisting of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management as consortium leader together with the Microfinance Centre and the European Microfinance Network, as well as with FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers as our partner. Evaluation Services for SIFTA beneficiaries: ✅ Institutional Assessments ✅ Institutional Ratings ✅ Evaluations or Renewals on the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision ✅ Impact Assessments ✅ ESG Assessments All SIFTA Evaluation Services are delivered by MFR. Interested Microfinance and Social Enterprise Finance providers can also join: 💡 Workshops and webinars on a number of topics highly relevant for the sector - stay tuned for our 2024 events! Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) Project | Reinforcing the European Microfinance and Social Enterprise Finance sectors  #InvestEU #EIB #AdvisoryHub #microfinance #socialfinance European Investment Bank (EIB) European Investment Fund (EIF) European Commission

How can private sector investment be increased 📈 to meet the Sustainable Development Goals in emerging markets? Join the GSG's latest webinar to explore the full potential of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to mobilise private investments for the SDGs. 🌍 Why attend? 🔍 🔹Explore the key findings and recommendations of our recent research “Time to Accelerate: Capital Mobilisation for the SDGs in Emerging Markets” 🔹Get the latest developments on SDG aligned SME investment vehicles led by GSG National Advisory Boards in Zambia, Ghana, and Nigeria 🔹Join the launch the DFI-GSG co-led working group on capital mobilisation for SMEs in emerging markets This is a must attend session for all those wanting to deepen their understanding of catalytic capital financing models through real world examples. 🚀 The session serves as the formal kick-off meeting for the GSG-DFI co-led working group on capital mobilisation for SMEs in emerging markets. The aim of the working group is to increase the quality and quantity of private capital invested for the SDGs and a Just Transition in emerging markets.  📅 May 15, 2024 │ 14:00 - 16:00 PM (GMT), Online 🎟️ Join us in two weeks’ time - register now: https://lnkd.in/gaEtp-tU In partnership with Argidius Foundation and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 🗣️ Nick Hurd, GSG │ Krisztina Tora, GSG │ Hamdiya Ismaila, Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds, Impact Investing Ghana│ Drew von Glahn, Collaborative for Frontier Finance │ Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation│ Matt Robinson, British International Investment│ José Luis Curbelo, COFIDES │ Nic Wessemius, FMO Investment Management #SMEs #SustainableDevelopment #emergingmarkets #SDGs

Discover "How can private sector investment be increased 📈 to meet the Sustainable Development Goals in emerging markets" in our upcoming webinar. Why attend? 🔍 🔹 Explore the key findings and recommendations of the Impact Taskforce’s 2023 "State of Play" report and GSG’s ITF Input Paper, "Time to Accelerate: Capital Mobilisation for the SDGs in Emerging Markets" 🔹Get the latest developments on SDG-aligned SME investment vehicles led by GSG-affiliated National Advisory Boards in Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia 🔹Join the launch of the DFI-GSG co-led working group on capital mobilisation for SMEs in emerging markets Join over 400 other experts and unlock the full potential of DFIs to mobilise private investments for the SDGs. 🌍 Gain valuable insights into catalytic capital financing models through real-world examples. 📅 Wednesday, 15 May 2024 │ 14:00 - 16:00 PM (GMT), Online 🎟️ With over 300 registrations, we're nearing full capacity. Join us on Wednesday - register now: https://lnkd.in/gaEtp-tU The session serves as the formal kick-off 🚀 meeting for the GSG-DFI co-led working group on capital mobilisation for SMEs in emerging markets. The aim of the working group is to increase the quality and quantity of private capital invested for the SDGs and a Just Transition in emerging markets. In partnership with Argidius Foundation and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 🗣️ Nick Hurd, GSG │ Krisztina Tora, GSG │ Hamdiya Ismaila, Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds, Impact Investing Ghana│ Drew von Glahn, Collaborative for Frontier Finance │ Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation│ Matt Robinson, British International Investment│ José Luis Curbelo, COFIDES │ Wennie Waeijen, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank #SMEs #emergingmarkets #ImpactInvesting #SDGs