World to Africa 2025: not “future” growth – it’s happening now

Africa is moving closer to the centre of global investment discussions as capital flows, portfolio growth and investor priorities continue to shift. The focus is no longer only on long-term potential, but on where firms now see practical opportunities to increase exposure. 

This episode brings together perspectives from Standard Bank, BNY Mellon and The ValueExchange to examine the forces shaping investment into African markets and what current momentum may signal for 2025 and beyond.

The episode highlights:

• African portfolios are expected to grow by 40% in the next two years

• Underweight investors could allocate US dollar (USD) 3.7 billion in new flows by 2027

• Private markets, sustainability and digital infrastructure are becoming more central to the investment case