1st Annual Africa Funds & Capital Conference (AFCMC 2011)

30 June 2011
press release

The timely 1st Annual Africa Funds & Capital Conference (AFCMC 2011), to be held in Nairobi Kenya on the 21st -22nd July 2011 will bring together regional & international Fund Managers, Investors, Asset Managers, Senior Regulatory representatives, Legal specialists, and industry scholars for discussions and debates that will act as launching pad for much needed innovative products that will shape the feature industry growth trajectory.

Ms. Stella Kilonzo, CEO Capital Markets Authority Kenya will give the inaugural speech at this historical event with a major focus on regulatory frameworks for issuance of innovative products in the Africa Capital Markets. Other industry experts will reveal how leading players are adapting in order to succeed in this challenging landscape.

Expertly facilitated debates will address trends in private equity development in Africa, explore the current alternative investments options as well as address other opportunities in structured products. Other topics that will be covered at AFMC 2011 include opportunities for Sukuk Issuance in Africa, capacity and technology development as well as role of ratings for the Africa Capital Markets.

Other speakers at the conference include Richard Bell, CEO East Africa Capital Partners and Chair of CMA East Africa Impact Investing Taskforce, Davinder Sikand Regional Managing Partner - Africa Aureos, Joseph Wambia, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Investment Officer, Wambia Capital LLC and several other leading industry experts Unique Features of AFCMC 2011:

  • Decision-makers from Africa and international investment companies, regulatory agencies, brokers, banking and finance organizations, are set to gather at the AFCMC 2011
  • A high-profile platform where industry leaders will tackle the big picture issues, the event will feature world-class speaker line up who will play a significant role in generating new strategic insights into industry trends.
  • Through expertly facilitated debates, AFCMC 2011 will probe the issues from all angles and ensure groundbreaking insights

For further information and to register visit http://aidembs.com/capital-conference

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