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Investment Opportunities in Africa in Full Display at IATF’s Investor Forum

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The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021, which is currently taking place at the Durban International Conference Centre, will be hosting tomorrow, 18 November, its Investment Day. Organised under the theme “Unlocking Investment and Accelerating Deal Flow in Africa”, the Investor Forum is a full day dedicated to showcasing Africa’s investment potential and showcasing investment-ready projects. The Investment Forum will also feature sector specific parallel sessions on: Agriculture, Logistics, Technology and Tourism.

IATF is Africa’s biggest in-person B2B and B2G event of the year and seven Heads of Government attended the opening ceremony. The message was loud and clear that there is the political will and engagement to make the African Continental Free Trade Agreement a success and that at the heart of this is developing intra-African trade and investment.

IATF has featured three days of debates and discussions to help overcome the obstacles holding back trade such as the cost of moving goods and cross-border payments. Afreximbank has developed some specific products to help deal with these structural issues: the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) and the Pan-African Payments and Settlements System (PAPSS). A full day of deliberations focusing specifically on the Automotive Sector and the Pharmaceuticals Industry to help grow domestic manufacturing is also taking place.

The Investor Day will focus on investment opportunities on the continent and unlocking cross-border investment by African national champions, focusing on some key sectors and learning from investors and companies who are committed and invested in the African continent.

Confirmed speakers include: Hon. Ms. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Global Economist, Kenewendo Advisory and Former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Botswana; Mr. Amr Kamel, Executive Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Banking, Afreximbank; Dr. Acha Leke, Senior Partner and Chairman, McKinsey & Company, Africa; Mr. Akol Ayii, Founder and Chairman, Trinity Energy; Mr. Paulo Gomes, Chairman, Orango Investment Corporation; Ms. Ndiarka Mbodji, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kowry Energy; Mr. Abdou Souleye Diop, Managing Partner, Mazars.

“I have always been a believer in the development of national champions and for these national champions to be the locomotive of private sector investment across the continent. We’re seeing it but the examples are still too seldom. The pandemic has highlighted the necessity to become self-reliant and this will require cross-border collaboration,” said Omar Ben Yedder, Project Lead on the Investment Forum and Publisher of African Business magazine. “This Investment Forum is built on this same spirit of cooperation, bringing together projects from across the continent to present the investment potential in Africa,” he added.

To coincide with the dates of the event, the IATF 2021 Investment Forum team, in coordination with African Investment Promotion Agencies, is making available an IATF 2021 Project Book, a compilation of investment ready projects across multiple sectors. The IATF 2021 Project Book can be downloaded here.

Is the CEO/Founder of Investors King Limited. A proven foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Businessinsider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and many more. He has over two decades of experience in global financial markets.

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Saudi Arabia Aims for $80 Billion Tourism Investment to Fuel Vision 2030 Goals

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Saudi Arabia is embarking on a bold venture to attract up to $80 billion in private investment into its burgeoning tourism industry, a move pivotal to realizing its ambitious Vision 2030 objectives.

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb unveiled the kingdom’s aspiration during an interview in Riyadh, emphasizing the imperative role of the private sector in spearheading investment endeavors.

With plans to disburse approximately $800 billion on tourism over the next decade, Saudi Arabia is steadfast in its pursuit to diversify its economy and reduce dependency on oil revenues.

Vision 2030 outlines a trajectory for the kingdom to metamorphose into one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, targeting 150 million annual visitors by 2030, a significant portion originating from overseas.

While the government and sovereign wealth fund have historically fueled tourism development, securing substantial foreign direct investment, particularly from the private sector, emerges as paramount in expediting Vision 2030 initiatives.

The kingdom’s fiscal projections, forecasting deficits until 2026, underscore the urgency of engaging private investors to actualize the ambitious tourism blueprint.

Saudi Arabia, having welcomed 100 million tourists in 2023, predominantly domestic travelers, eyes international markets such as India, China, the UK, France, and Germany for tourist influx.

A new program launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to streamline investment processes, potentially unlocking $11 billion in private investment, bolstering Saudi Arabia’s tourism trajectory and reshaping its economic landscape.

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CBN Unveils Plan to Settle N1.64 Trillion Treasury Bills in Q2 2024

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its strategic approach to managing liquidity and meeting financial obligations by unveiling a comprehensive plan to settle Treasury Bills (TBs) worth N1.64 trillion during the second quarter of 2024.

This initiative, part of the CBN’s Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue programme, aims to regulate the money supply within the economy while effectively managing liquidity dynamics.

According to documents obtained by Investors King, the TBs settlement program is slated to commence on March 7th and conclude on May 23rd, 2024.

The CBN will focus on settling TBs with varying tenors, including N414.29 billion on 91 days, N43.74 billion on 182 days, and a substantial N1.18 trillion on 364 days.

The breakdown of the settlement plan reveals monthly settlements to address maturing TBs. In March, the CBN plans to settle N660.62 billion worth of TBs, followed by N292.17 billion in April and N688.3 billion in May.

Market analysts interpret this move as a testament to the CBN’s commitment to managing financial obligations and maintaining economic stability.

It provides investors with opportunities to engage in short-term financial instruments while contributing to overall liquidity dynamics.

The strategic settlement plan reflects the CBN’s proactive stance in navigating economic challenges and ensuring stability within the financial landscape.

As the apex bank implements these measures, stakeholders will closely monitor their impact on market dynamics and economic indicators, anticipating implications for investment decisions and monetary policy outlooks.

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China’s State-Owned Lenders Allocate $8 Billion to Revitalize Property Market

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China’s state-owned lenders have committed a substantial $8 billion in loans to rejuvenate the country’s beleaguered property market, aligning with Beijing’s directives to bolster the sector.

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. disclosed approving over 40 billion yuan of loans for real estate projects on predefined white lists, signaling a proactive approach towards supporting the housing market’s recovery.

China Construction Bank Corp. also joined the effort, extending 3 billion yuan to five property projects, with plans to greenlight over 20 billion yuan in loans soon.

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. and Bank of China Ltd. are among the institutions offering financing assistance, although the exact loan amounts remain undisclosed.

This initiative follows Beijing’s recent call for local authorities to enhance financing support for developers and curate lists of eligible projects.

In response, the big four state lenders pledged to meet reasonable financing demands from developers and projects identified under the coordination mechanism.

However, China’s property market faces challenges despite these measures. New home sales plummeted 34.2% year-on-year, underscoring the ongoing slowdown.

While existing home transactions surged during the Spring Festival holiday, new home sales remained subdued, prompting a cautious outlook among buyers.

The infusion of $8 billion aims to instill confidence and stimulate activity in the property sector, potentially heralding a gradual recovery amid persisting market uncertainties.

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