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CDC expands with four appointments(2)Four directors have been appointed at UK government-backed emerging markets fund of funds CDC, as the business continues to diversify its investment activities.
- Actis does largest deal in South Africa this year(2)
Emerging markets buyout firm Actis has bought freight company Fuel Logistics Group from a Rand Merchant Bank-led consortium, allowing the transport company to meet its Black Economic Empowerment objectives.
- CDC expands with four appointments
Four directors have been appointed at UK government-backed emerging markets fund of funds CDC, as the business continues to diversify its investment activities.
- Actis does largest deal in South Africa this year
Emerging markets buyout firm Actis has bought freight company Fuel Logistics Group from a Rand Merchant Bank-led consortium, allowing the transport company to meet its Black Economic Empowerment objectives.
- Consortium invests $161m in Nigerian Bank(3)
Nigeria’s Intercontinental Bank has received a growth capital investment from a consortium of five firms, indicating invetors’ favourable response to the country’s first democratic transferral of power.
- Consortium invests $161m in Nigerian Bank(2)
Nigeria’s Intercontinental Bank has received a growth capital investment from a consortium of five firms, indicating invetors’ favourable response to the country’s first democratic transferral of power.
- Consortium invests $161m in Nigerian Bank
Nigeria’s Intercontinental Bank has received a growth capital investment from a consortium of five firms, indicating invetors’ favourable response to the country’s first democratic transferral of power.
- Actis leads $134m investment in Nigerian bank(3)
Actis has taken a minority stake in Nigeria-based Diamond Bank, shortly after the country’s scandal-dogged elections. But despite the governance concerns, buyout firms are optimistic about the country’s economic and political future.
- CDC float could value firm at £2 billion(3)
The UK government is reportedly planning a sale or flotation of CDC, the emerging markets fund of funds that recently revealed bumper profits.
- Actis buys 70% stake in Sinai Marble(3)
Actis has bought a majority stake in Sinai Marble in the same month as the Abraaj-led consortium carried out a record deal in Egypt. The smaller deal, in partnership with a family run business, is far more representative of deals in the region.