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Argand Partners on going global in the mid-market

The mid-market has proved a resilient place to be during covid-19, with geographical diversification a key upside, says Heather Faust, managing partner and co-founder of Argand Partners.

Sanne: Outsourcing gains momentum among US funds

Managers in the mid-market and beyond are increasingly turning to outsourcing, say Sanne Group’s Marie Measures and Stacey Relton, leading to more scrutiny on tech and cybersecurity capabilities.

Investec: How covid has changed the secondaries industry

The rise of GP-led secondaries is raising interesting questions about the level of returns LPs should be expecting, say Investec Fund Solutions' Ian Wiese and Michael Zornitta.

Duff & Phelps on a historic year of change for secondaries

The secondaries market underwent a transformative year in 2020, and continues to change quickly in terms of resiliency and creativity. That is creating many opportunities, according to Dexter Blake, managing director and head of secondary market advisory, and Kevin Nowaskey, director at Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business.

Alter Domus: A taste for US mid-market funds

LPs are looking for targeted strategies as the mid-market continues to outperform, says Jared Broadbent, head of fund services in North America at Alter Domus.

OMAI on Africa’s digital revolution

As consumers and businesses increasingly migrate to online and cloud services, demand for digital infrastructure is growing rapidly, says OMAI’s Paul Boynton.

DPI: Why digitalisation is impactful

Digital transformation can help companies grow and achieve their impact goals while contributing to Africa’s economic development, says Runa Alam at Development Partners International.

Control Risks on transition opportunities in Africa

The move to cleaner energy sources and pandemic-related shifts are providing attractive prospects for investors in Africa, say Muriel Dube, Busani Moyo-Majwabu and Henry Smith at Control Risks.

Mediterrania on breaking down barriers to gender equality

Companies in Africa need to challenge gender stereotypes or risk losing out on women’s skills and, ultimately, profitability, says Rajaa Berrkia of Mediterrania Capital Partners.

Webber Wentzel: Pursuing a positive impact in Africa

Investors are capitalising on opportunities to make an impact as well as a financial gain on the continent, say Webber Wentzel’s Michael Denenga, Angela Simpson and Andrew Westwood.