The World to africa

How do global investors see the African investment opportunity today?

World to Africa Series: How to increase investment flows?

From the front line - the key challenges faced by global investors and what can be done to safely navigate the region. The real story on the ground.

Inside the report:

50% of global investors say they plan to grow their Africa investments
Nigeria and Ghana reforms are driving renewed confidence
Bonds are emerging as a stable alternative to equities
FX restrictions and settlement fails remain the top barriers to growth
Why speed, expertise, and operational readiness are critical to success

World to Africa 2025: Africa is no longer a “future” growth story — it’s happening now.

Africa is at the centre of global growth conversations. The World to Africa 2025 podcast brings together Standard Bank, BNY, and The ValueExchange to discuss the trends driving investment into African markets.

Highlights from the discussion:

The African portfolio is set to grow 40% in the next two years
Underweight investors poised to allocate $3.7B in new flows by 2027
Asset managers leading the charge, with 75% AUM growth expected
Why private markets, sustainability, and digital economy are defining the future

The African investment landscape is evolving rapidly.

Our latest report reveals how institutional investors are shifting from curiosity to action, with allocations set to grow by 40% to USD 253M.
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The World to africa

World to Africa Series: How to increase investment flows?

Inside the report:

World to Africa 2025: Africa is no longer a “future” growth story — it’s happening now.

Highlights from the discussion:

The African investment landscape is evolving rapidly.

Explore our DLT & Digital Assets campaigns

Transform our data into your strategy

Ready to take your strategy to the next level? Have a project idea you want to validate with the market?

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