We are proud to announce that Standard Bank is a Platinum & ESG Sponsor at this year’s Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa event on the 5th & 6th March 2024 at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Standard Bank joins a roster of top end institutions to discuss the latest capital markets opportunities, developments and trends across Africa. This event is also the number 1 business meetings facilitator for Africa’s capital markets (confirmed participants include Allianz, Sanlam, Ninety One, Alexander Forbes, BFA Asset Management, FutureGrowth & more).
Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist and Head of Research will be moderating on the 09.10 – ‘Rising interest rates and high inflation: What is the macroeconomic outlook for Africa for the next 12 months and how does it compare to other emerging markets?’ panel. Nicholas Gunning, Executive, Head Securitisation, Debt Capital Markets will be speaking on the 11.15 – ‘Exploring potential corporate funding strategies: Which methods are currently being used and how can corporates deploy capital while managing risk?’ panel on the 5th March at the event on the 5th March at the event.
Anneke Lund, Executive, Sustainable Finance will be moderating on the 11.30 – ‘Unearthing true sustainability: How credible and transparent is ESG financing?’ panel. Asanda Tsotsi, Head Project & Export Financewill be moderating on the 12.45 – ‘Keeping the lights on in Africa: What does a successful energy transition look like in Africa, given the need to balance energy sustainability, reliability and demand?’ panel on the 6th March at the event
About the event: Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa is the continent’s only pan-African debt event. It is the annual meeting place for over 1,100 of Africa’s most senior regional and international issuers, borrowers, investors, bankers, advisers and regulators, and features over 95 expert speakers. With over 86% of the audience being director-level or above, it is a place where live deals are discussed and mandates are won each year.
New for 2024: The event is thrilled to unveil two new agendas which will run alongside the main event, comprise their own expert speakers and are open to all attendees: the Sovereign, Supra & Agency Financing and Investment Africa Forum (5th March – the largest gathering of sovereign, central banks & DCM decision-makers in Africa) and the Private Credit Africa Stream (6th March – connecting asset allocators and global funds with African private credit opportunities).
The event is your best opportunity to setup valuable 1-2-1 meetings; network; develop new business in Africa’s capital markets; and institutionalise relationships with existing clients in one place at one time. Regional and international capital markets players in Africa use this event as a tool to conduct business and shape future financing strategies – making it a “must attend” for all leading CEOs, CFOs and Treasurers.
Highlights this year include:
1. PRE-ARRANGE 1-2-1 MEETINGS: use the new Bonds & Loans networking app to pre-arrange meetings with hard-to-reach contacts (request 3 targeted meetings and accept an unlimited number of meeting requests). All attendees will have the opportunity to request a meeting with you.
2. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: access 1,100+ senior regional & international capital markets decision-makers (sovereigns, corporates, investors, banks, law firms, regulators & market practitioners) in 1 location at 1 time, saving you time & money on international travel (40+ countries represented).
3. ACCELERATE DEALS: senior decision-makers (86% director-level or above) from your capital markets clients are attending to move deals along & institutionalise relationships with current partners.
4. WIN NEW BUSINESS: your prospects are there to proactively seek out new business partners, progress existing deals and institutionalise relationships with other senior capital markets stakeholders active across the continent.
5. GAIN EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS: Stay up-to-date with market developments that allow you to make informed decisions for your African capital markets business (National Treasury, Republic of South Africa, BFA Asset Management, FutureGrowth & more confirmed to speak).