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7th Africa Financial ServicesInvestment Conference

40+ COUNTRIESWWW.AFSIC.NET8th - 10th May 2019

Park Plaza, Westminster, London

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OVERVIEW | AFRICA FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is a highly focused investment event and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe and one of the most important Africa investor events globally. The success of the event resulted in it being SOLD OUT due to high demand in 2018 so early booking is advised.

1000+ Expected to Attend in 2019Business leaders from around 40 African countries are expected to attend in 2019, and with over 250+ speakers and participants in our country focused sessions, and an expected 1000+ delegates, AFSIC provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to develop and nurture a robust, high quality network of business contacts across the continent, providing multiple networking opportunities for African business leaders, investors and dealmakers to meet. A sophisticated Event and Meeting App allows delegates to prepare up to a month ahead for critical investment meetings allowing real deals to be concluded during the course of AFSIC.

Africa is the next big investment destinationAfrica is the second fastest growing region in the world. Multiple indicators suggest that Africa has entered a cycle of strong economic growth that will match that experienced by Asia over the past decades. Global investors are positioning themselves to understand the increasingly evident opportunities across Africa in greater depth. However with 54 countries in Africa travel time and costs can be prohibitive so bringing together many of the continent’s most exciting companies into one event at one time has proven to be extremely attractive to business leaders from Africa, investors and dealmakers.

HOW TO REGISTER

1 ONLINE www.afsic.net/registration

2 TICKET INFORMATION Select your ticket options

3 REGISTRATION Complete the registration form

4 PAYMENT Make an easy online payment using credit card or request an invoice

Registration includes one delegate place at the conference, refreshments, lunch and any relevant documentation and event app. All registered delegates will have access to an internet based meeting system which will be operational one month before AFSIC. Delegates are encouraged to pre-book their own meetings in advance of AFSIC in order to maximise their time at the event. The delegate rate does not include accommodation, access to the Meet African Dealmaker event on the 8th May 2019, or to a dedicated meeting space.

EXTRA OPTIONSIf you wish to arrange several meetings at AFSIC we encourage you to book a dedicated meeting space.

Meeting Space Cost for the duration of the AFSIC Event (8th - 10th May 2019) £395+VATIf you are a Dealmaker (e.g. Investment Banker, Stockbroker, M&A expert, Research Analyst, Corporate Financier, etc) with an interest in Africa and wish to develop your network within Africa we encourage you to attend the Meet African Dealmakers event being held on the 2nd May 2018.

Meet African Dealmaker Ticket £145+VAT

Registration Fees per delegate (excl UK VAT @ 20%) Amount Ends

Early Bird Registration £745 30-Nov-18

Early Bird Registration £820 16-Jan-19

Early Bird Registration £895 20-Feb-19

Registration Rate £995 24-Apr-19

Last Minute Registration Rate £1,200 05-May-19

Student Rate £250

Charity Rate (registered charities only) £425

Discount for 3 or more delegates(This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer)

25%

8th - 10th May 2019Park Plaza, Westminster, London

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OVERVIEW | AFRICA FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

Results Focused Investment Event

AFSIC has a strong focus on results; making investment decisions, originating and executing transactions, and raising debt or equity capital are the key objectives for delegates attending AFSIC. The programme is designed to provide delegates with multiple opportunities to achieve these objectives, whether through presentations from many of the continent’s leading investors, or through attending the many formal and informal networking sessions during the event. This strong result focus has resulted in AFSIC gaining considerable popularity with investors, dealmakers and business leaders from across Africa.

The wide spread of business leaders attending from across Africa attracts a significant proportion of major institutional investors focused on investment into Africa. These investors include listed and private equity firms, direct investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, private banks, sovereign wealth

funds, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, microfinance investors alongside a wide range of African based investors, and fund of fund investors.

Don’t Miss Out, Join us!

AFSIC is fast becoming the premier investor event for Africa. Its mandate helps broaden horizons and broker new partnerships focussed on good quality, long-term investments in Africa. AFSIC aims to unlock a valuable dividend for both investors and companies operating within the new dynamic African economic environment.

We very much look forward to seeing you in London from 8th-10th May 2019, Park Plaza Westminster, London. Save the Date!

For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact: | Emma Rynn [email protected], www.afsic.net


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LOCATION | LONDON, PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER, UKOUR CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL LIES A FIVE-MINUTE WALK FROM THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.

Conveniently situated on the South Bank of the Thames, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London features contemporary design throughout its 1,019 rooms and suites. After a day of exploring the British Film Institute or the Imperial War Museum, unwind with a massage at Mandara Spa and a dip in our 15-metre swimming pool. Enjoy views of Big Ben and the London Eye from the hotel’s Executive Lounge, and take advantage of our proximity to other famous attractions like Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon and SEA LIFE London Aquarium. If you’d like to venture out to other parts of the city, you can walk from the hotel to Waterloo and Westminster stations in five minutes.

Before sightseeing or attending a meeting in one of our 32 conference rooms, stop by illy Caffè for a cup of Italian coffee. You can also end an exciting day on the South Bank with a French entrée at the award-winning Brasserie Joël or a plate of fresh sushi at Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar. If you want a taste of London’s culture, listen to live music by local performers while sipping a cocktail at Primo Bar.

RESTAURANTS & BARS

At Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, guests can choose from a variety of on-site restaurants, including the award-winning Brasserie Joël and the popular Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar. For drinks and light bites, visit our inviting Primo Bar. You can also start your morning or re-energise in the afternoon with expertly crafted Italian coffee from illy Caffè. Ready to relax? Dine in the comfort of your own room with 24-hour room service.

VENUE

GUEST ROOMS AND FACILITIESDecorated with contemporary flair and a hint of boutique-style elegance, the comfortable hotel rooms, Suites and Penthouses at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London offer striking city views and modern amenities. For glimpses of Big Ben or the London Eye, book an upgraded Studio Room, Suite or Penthouse. Other upgrade options include Suites with terraces.

100% non-smoking facility

Park Plaza Westminster London | 200 Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7UT UK | E: [email protected]

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For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact: | Emma Rynn [email protected], www.afsic.net


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2018 SPEAKERS | 2019 SPEAKERS TO BE CONFIRMED

Sherif Abd ElaalManaging Director and Head of Mergers & AcquisitionsKAMCO Investment Company, Egypt

David AkininManaging DirectorAtenu Developments/Emanya Capital Group (Pty) Ltd, SADC

Franklin Olakunle AmooPartnerBaylis Emerging Markets, Pan-African

Alaoui AsmaCEOAfrica Key Partners, Morocco

Chuma AjeneHead of Investments and Corporate DevelopmentAtlas Mara Limited, Sub-Saharan Africa

Matthew AmlôtEditorBanker Africa, All Africa

George AsanteManaging Principal & Head of Markets – Ex. SAAbsa Bank Limited, part of Barclays Africa Group

Saugata BandyopadhyayFounder & Managing DirectorDIGITIAN Investment Inc, East Africa

Samuel Kwabi AmeyawChief Executive OfficerFountaingate Microfinance, Ghana, Africa

Paul AsamoahChief Executive OfficerSKYTRUST, Ghana

Dolika BandaCEOAfrican Risk Capacity Insurance (ARC), All Africa

Kwabena AppantengVice PresidentVerdant Capital, Ghana

Martin BaartCEOecoligo GmbH, East & West Africa

Jussi AhonenInvestment ManagerFinnfund, Sub-Saharan Africa

Souleymane BaPartnerHelios Investment Partners LLP, Pan-African, All Africa

Ololade AdesolaNigeria Country RepresentativeThe Microfinance Association, U.K.

Albert AlsinaFounder and CEOMediterrania Capital Partners, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Olufunmi Adepoju CFA, FRMManaging PartnerPearlMutual Consulting Ltd, Nigeria

Jibril AkuChairmanSunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited

Stanley AnyeteiInvestment OfficerTriodos Investment Management, All Afric


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Peter BartlettPartnerGML Capital, All Africa

Douglas (Pug) BennetCOOCardano Development, All Africa

Paul BoyntonChief Executive OfficerOld Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), All Africa

Anne-Marie ChidzeroPrincipal PartnerAlitheia IDF, All Africa

Khaled Ben JilaniSenior PartnerAfricInvest, Tunisia

Rafik BoussaCEOGrant Thornton, Algeria

Eddie ChibiCEOCassava FinTech Zimbabwe

Barry CooperTechnical DirectorCenfri, All Africa

Max BockVice President, Sustainable Invest-mentsDeutsche Bank AG

Philip BuyskesCEOFrontclear

Nitin CollappenManaging DirectorSunibel Corporate Services Ltd, All Africa

Ineke BussemakerChief Executive OfficerNMB Bank Plc., Tanzania

Nikhel Chung Sam WanHead of Business DevelopmentSunibel Corporate Services Ltd

Idris BelloAfropreneur & PartnerLoftyinc Afropreneur Fund LLC

Andrew ChimphondahChief Executive OfficerHousing Investment Partners (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Franck Alain BehibloManaging Director Corporate Devel-opmentQuantum Global AG, Sub-Saharan Africa

Suzanne BiegelChief CatalystCatalyst At Large, East Africa

Rt Hon Lord BatesMinister of StateUK Department for International Development

Brice BeumoManaging Director - Head of West and Central AfricaEaglestone Advisory B.V, Sub-Saharan Africa

James BryantDirector, Head of Operations Funds (Jersey)Highvern, All Africa


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Jesse CorradiHead of AfricaUSAID Development Credit Authority, All Africa

Edwin H. DandeChief Executive OfficerCytonn Investments, East Africa

Carlo DicksonManaging DirectorKe Nako Capital, South Africa

Ufuoma EghwereheCountry Manager - NigeriaOikocredit International

Dr. Isaac Junior DampteyManaging DirectorAxe Capital Advisors Limited

Thomas de Dreux-BrézéHead of StrategyRawbank

Steven DuchatelleCEOThe Advans Group, SSA, MENA, Asia

Tom FairburnCo-FounderThe Baobab Network

Greg DavisGroup Chief Financial OfficerEcobank, All Africa

James DoreeManaging DirectorLion’s Head Global Partners, All Africa

Najwa El IrakiManaging PartnerAfricaDev Consulting Ltd, All Africa

Adrien DioufManaging DirectorAgence UMOA-Titres, West Africa

Karim El HnotCEOSogecapital Gestion, Morocco

Ravin DajeeManaging DirectorBarclays Bank Mauritius Limited

David EkaboumaHead of Business DevelopmentThe African Guarantee Fund, Kenya

Jean CravenDirector and CEOBarak Fund Management, All Africa

Deepak DaveAdventis Limited, East Africa

Sarga CoulibalyHead of Modeling for Securitization AmericasCredit Agricole CIB

Grégoire Danel-FedouGroup Deputy CEO and COOAdvans Group, SSA, North Africa

Alberto DidoniManaging DirectorVarcando Limited, Africa


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John FeliciteUK Country HeadABAX, All Africa

Dr. Edward GeorgeCountry Head, UK Representative Office & Head of Group ResearchEcobank, Middle Africa

Daniel GoldfarbCEO & Co-FounderLendable Inc, Sub-Saharan Africa

Alexander HaddenDirector, Structured Finance & InsuranceOverseas Private Investment Corporation

Sean GammonDirectorImara Capital Zimbabwe

Seilaneng GodisangPartnerKelobang Godisang Attorneys, Botswana

Eric V. GuichardFounder & CEOHomestrings, All Africa

Emmanuel HayeDeputy Head - Financial Institutions and InclusionProparco, All Africa

Jarred GlansbeekChief Investment OfficerRisCura, All Africa

Helena GreenAssistant Director - Global Business DevelopmentChartered Institute for Securities & Investment, All Africa

Niall HaugheyChief Commercial OfficerAgricultural Commodity Exchange for Africa, Malawi

Yofi GrantChief Executive OfficerGhana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana

Mike HarveyCo-Chief Executive: Corporate and Investment BankingAbsa Bank Limited, part of Barclays Africa Group

Edward GalanteExecutive DirectorMangwana Capital

Stephen HaggardExecutive ChairEneza Education, All Africa

Laura FoschiDeputy directorADA, All Africa

Jonathan GiginSenior Financial Sector Specialist / Regional Progam ManagerInternational Finance Corporation, Sub-Saharan Africa

Matthew FlanneryCo-Founder/CEOBranch International

Youcef GhoulaDeputy CEOBNP PARIBAS, Algeria

MacDonald GomoAnalystVerdant Capital


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Peter HeijenFounderLendahand

Philip HopkinsDirector of InvestmentsEquator Capital Partners, LLC, All Africa

Charles IsingomaGeneral ManagerHofokam Ltd, Uganda

David KamaraManaging Directoractb Savings & Loans, Sierra Leone

Susan HollidayPrincipal Insurance SpecialistIFC, All Africa

Leon IsaacsChief Executive OfficerDMA Global (DMAG), All Africa

Mohamed KalifHead of Financial Intermediation and InclusionAfrican Development Bank, All Africa

Waseem A. Khan Ph.D, CFADeputy CEO & Chief Investment Officer - Private MarketsSilk Invest

Nick HughesChief Product Officer and Co-FounderM-KOPA Solar

Jarri JungRegional Manager Africa & Middle EastTriple Jump, Africa & Middle East

Rob KelsoChief Operating OfficerSA Home Loans, South Africa

Muhammad JibrinChief Executive OfficerSunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited

Ajay KanoriaChairmanKanoria Group

Rutendo HlatshwayoHead of LegalI-Pay Secure Payment Pty Ltd, South Africa

Paul KamauExecutive DirectorFinaltus Ventures Limited, East Africa

Edmund HigenbottamManaging DirectorVerdant Capital, Pan-African, Sub-Saharan Africa

Claudia HuberMember of the Board of Direc-torsFPM ASBL/FPM SA

Mark HerskovitsCapital Markets DirectorSA Taxi Finance, South Africa

Nathan HorstSenior Investment Office - AfricaMicroVest Capital Management

Resi JanssenSenior Investment ManagerCordaid Investment Management, East Africa


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Wael KhattabFounder & Managing PartnerFeather Invest, Egypt

Jack KnellingerCo-Founder & PrincipalCapria Ventures, Latin America, Africa, South Asia

Christelle KupaFounderUhusiano Capital

Gregoire LecomteGroup Head of Funding & TreasuryBaobab Group, Africa

Laurent KleinHead of Capital Markets GroupFINCA Impact Finance, All Africa

Jonathan KrugerPortfolio Manager & DirectorAdventis, Africa excluding South Africa

Solomon LarteyManaging Director/CEOActiva International Insurance, Ghana

Chris LowGroup Managing DirectorLetshego Holdings Limited, All Africa

Michael KowalskiManaging PartnerI.D. Inspiring Development GmbH

Maria LargeyDirector & Head of Financial Institutions, Equity InvestmentsCDC, All Africa

Viola A. LlewellynCo-Founder & PresidentOvamba Solutions, Inc, All Africa

Yemi LaludeManaging PartnerTPG Growth, All Africa

Christian LimDirectorAfricInvest, All Africa

Jerome KistingManaging Director/CIOBaobab Capital, Namibia

K.C. LiGroup ChairmanSBM Holdings Ltd, Mauritius

Jeffrey KirkManaging Partner | Group Head, Corporate & CommercialBVI

Jyrki KoskeloMember of the Investment Committee & Senior AdvisorKawiSafi Ventures, East Africa

Sean KidneyCEOClimate Bonds Initiative

Laura KnierimInvestment ManagerKfW, All Africa

Kwasi KyereChief Executive OfficerStar Alliance Microfinance Limited, Ghana


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Albert MaaslandChief Executive OfficerCrown Agents Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa

Carole MamanChief Investment OfficerBelgian Investment Company for Developing Countries - BIO, All Africa

Brett MallenActing Chief Executive OfficerSanlam Africa Investments

Martin M. MakgatlheChief Executive OfficerMotswedi Securities, Botswana

Akin MajekodunmiVice President - Senior Credit OfficerMoody’s Investors Service, All Africa

Lesang MagangChairmanAfinitas Limited

Nico MartinCIOBaylis Emerging Markets, All Africa


Susan MboyaPrincipal and International AdvisorNavigators Global

Greg MetroManaging Director - Head of AfricaSchulze Global Investments, Ethiopia

Cédric Mbeng MezuiCoordinator of African Financial Markets InitiativeAfrican Development Bank, All Africa

Shakir MeraliPartnerLGT Impact, All Africa

Vahid MonadjemCEONomanini, Sub-Saharan Africa

Ben MbangaStrategic AdvisorMangwana Capital

Hemal MehtaCEOAtomInvest, Pan African

Hirander MisraCo-ChairmanFinComEco Limited, All Africa

David McEvoyManagement OfficeTrust Merchant Bank, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mark MikwambaManaging DirectorOld Mutual Investment Group Malawi, Southern Africa

Serge MianHead of Investor RelationsOragroup SA (Orabank Group), Togo

Batanai MatsikaSenior Associate - Advisory ServicesAkribos Capital Inc, Sub-Saharan Africa

Rupert McCammonFounder and Managing DirectorAFSIC


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Kato MukuruMD, Head of Frontier ResearchEFG Hermes, All Africa

Asad NaqviManaging DirectorApis Partners

Mark NapierDirectorFSD Africa

Abraham Muthogo KamauDirector, Business OriginationMiradi Capital, All Africa

Mildred Nyamizyu Mwale MutesaDirector Finance & Corporate PlanningZambia National Building Society

Henk MulderManaging Director & CEOZANACO, Zambia

Sailesh NavsariaRegional Market Head, AfricaMinerva Trust


William NkontchouDirectorECP Private Equity, Africa

Fabrice Nze-BekaleManaging PartnerACT Afrique, All Africa

Dare OkoudjouChief Executive OfficerMFS Africa

Frank-Astère Ndiyo-ButoyiInvestment ManagerAmethis Finance

Kenny NwosuCEONorsad Finance, Southern Africa

Temi OfongCo-Chief Executive: Corporate and Investment BankingAbsa Bank Limited, part of Barclays Africa Group

Kaunapaua NdilulaManaging DirectorBusiness Financial Solutions (BFS), SADC

Tim NuyCEOMyBucks, Sub-Saharan Africa

Babatunde ObaniyiDirector, Capital MarketsUnited Capital Plc, All Africa

Rt Hon Baroness NorthoverPrime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Angola and ZambiaDepartment for International Trade

Nick O’DonohoeChief ExecutiveCDC

Nothando NdebeleManaging Director & Head of Financial Institutions GroupAbsa Bank Limited, part of Barclays Africa Group

Gaimin NonyaneHead of Economic ResearchEcobank, Sub-Saharan Africa


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Keletsosiste OlebileActing Chief ExecutiveBotswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)

Nieros OyegunHead of Network, The Africa ListCDC Group, All Africa

Bamidele Olalekan OseniGM/Group Chief Risk OfficerI & M Bank Limited, Kenya

Evans OsanoDirector - Financial MarketsFSD Africa

Lanre OloniniyiCo-FounderOrbitt, Pan-African

Rui OliveiraChief Executive OfficerBFA Gestão de Activos

Graham ParrottManaging DirectorEthiopia Investments Limited, Ethiopia


Duarte PedreiraHead of Trade FinanceCrown Agents Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa

Joseph RohmManaging DirectorAdventis, All Africa

Olga SclovscaiaGlobal Head, Sector Manager, Operations, Financial Institutions & Capital MarketsWorld Bank Group/MIGA, All Africa

Michael PearsonNon-Executive DirectorTanmeyah Microfinance Services, Egypt

Mark RichardsChairmanExotix, All Africa

Andrew SchultzHead of SalesInvestec, All Africa

Mitesh PateliaCorporate Finance Partner (London)Crowe Clark Whitehill, All Africa

Farrukh RazaManaging DirectorIFAAS (Islamic Finance Advisory & Assurance Services)

Hassan SamirManaging DirectorPrime Securities, Egypt

Hossam RagehHead of Financial Institutions GroupCommercial International Bank

Jorge RuizCEO & Founderabove & beyond, All Africa

Imran PatelVice PresidentVerdant Capital, DRC

Tony PelzDirector, ShuraakoOne Earth Future Foundation, Somalia


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Nicholas SennungiDirector, KnowledgeFincon, Africa, East Africa

Mark SimmondsEx FCO - UK Minister for Africa

Kusanya Frederick Shin-dikaCEOSerenity Capital Fund, Tanzania

Graham ShewardManaging Director, SGG Mau-ritiusSGG Group, All Africa

Saad SheikhHead of Private InvestmentsTLG Capital, Sub-Saharan Africa

Nimit ShahPartnerHelios Investment Partners, All Africa

Ken SimwabaManaging DirectorAltus Financial Services Lim-ited, Zambia


Madji SockPresidentWomen’s Investment Club Senegal, West Africa

Richard TaitHead of InvestmentsMangwana Capital

Leutlwetse TumeloExecutive DirectorAfinitas Limited, All Africa

Lorna SmithExecutive DirectorBVI Finance

Paul SzkilerCEOTruestone Impact Investment Management, West & East Africa

Thapelo TsheoleChief Executive OfficerBotswana Stock Exchange

Nicholas SmalleDirectorApis Partners, All Africa

Jonathan StichburyCEOSanlam Investments East Africa, Keny

Wilfried TamegnonSenior Investment OfficerInternational Finance Corporation, West and Central Africa

Lord Anthony St JohnAfrican Business Solutions, All Africa

Andrew Takyi-AppiahManaging DirectorZeepay

Ceaser SiwaleChief ExecutivePangaea Securities, Zambia

Alexander SotiriouFinancial Sector SpecialistCGAP, All Africa


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Chris TurnerChairmanChiltern Africa Limited, Sub-Saharan Africa

Cobus VisagieChief Executive OfficerAfrica Merchant Capital Ltd, Sub-Saharan Africa

Danladi VerheijenFounder and Managing DirectorVerod Capital

Per van SwaaySenior Vice PresidentThe Currency Exchange Fund (TCX)

Antti UrvasAssociate DirectorFinnfund, Sub-Saharan Africa

Dave UduanuManaging DirectorSigma Pensions Limited, Nigeria

Edward VoelckerDirectorCastleman Consulting


Stephen WhaleGroup Director - Private Wealth Services (Jersey)JTC, All Africa

Logan WrightPartnerClifford Chance LLP, All Africa

Xiaochen ZhangPresidentFinTech4Good, All Africa

Karl WestvigCEORetail Capital, South Africa and SADC

Allan WoodBusiness Development Director - AfricaJersey Finance

Robert ZegersChief Investment Officer/Venture Capital CoordinatorAfrican Development Bank, All Africa

David WebbManaging Partner & CIOFrontier & Emerging Markets Development Partners LLP

Catherine WinesCo-FounderWorldRemit, All Africa

Pacôme ZahabiSenior Director, Sub-Saharan AfricaMediterrania Capital Partners

H. John WilsonManager, Financial Institutions GroupIFC, All Africa

Marsha WulffManaging MemberLoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund, LLC, Nigeria

Charlotte WardSenior Partner & Chief Operating OfficerAHL Ventures

Gavin WilkinsClient Relationship Director and Group Head of IntermediariesMinerva Trust Company, All Africa


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Victor ZirebwaHead of DealingImara Capital Securities, Bo-tswana

Dan ZookDirector of InvestmentsISF Advisors, Sub-Saharan Africa



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OVERVIEW | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO CAN ATTEND AFSIC?Anybody may register and attend AFSIC.

HOW DOES AFSIC WORK?AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. AFSIC is wholly focused on providing the ultimate networking experience for business leaders from Africa, Africa’s most important investors and dealmakers, such as investment bankers.The success of AFSIC is measured by the high number of successful investment transactions that arise as a result of the event. This strong investment and networking focus is supported by:• A packed agenda including over 200+ speakers,

and country session participants, including many of Africa’s most important investors, and business leaders from many of the most investor ready companies in Africa;

• 20+ country sessions focused on bringing together business leaders from many of Africa’s leading economies into a single venue, allowing other delegates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and network within specific countries of their choosing;

• Meet African Dealmaker event taking place on

the first night of the conference which brings together dealmakers, such as investment bankers, debt and equity sales specialists, stockbrokers, M&A experts etc in one place at one time allowing the development of durable business relationships across the continent;

• An integrated Event and Meeting app, that allows delegates to set their agenda a month prior to the event. Thus maximising the opportunity to hold multiple, effective and high quality meetings while at AFSIC;

• Many networking breaks, and lunches designed to allow delegates the opportunity to create unexpected business alliances and opportunities;

• Dedicated meeting spaces, (pre-booking essential), allowing delegates to hold their meetings in a reserved location for the duration of AFSIC;

• Evening entertainment offered by sponsors which allows informal networking in a relaxed environment;

The highly focused structure of AFSIC is all designed to maximise networking opportunities between business leaders in Africa, significant African investors, and dealmakers such as investment bankers. Delegates will depart AFSIC with significantly enhanced ability to originate and conclude business deals across the continent.

ABOUT US

WHAT IS AFSIC?

AFSIC is one of the most important African investment events held globally. It has a very strong investment focus and is attended by many of the most important global investors investing into Africa and by investors interested in learning more about African investment opportunities. Now in its 7th year AFSIC 2019, will be held in London on 8th May to 10th May 2019. AFSIC focuses on attracting investment into Africa’s financial services sector and will be attended by financial services companies from across Africa including Banks, Insurance Companies, Microfinance Companies and Leasing companies, as well as a wide array of fintech companies and other financial services companies developed around a “new economy” model. The structure of AFSIC is specifically designed to provide African companies seeking investment with multiple opportunities to present their company to, and meet with, a very large variety of both debt & equity investors and also dealmakers focused on Africa with a view to attracting inward investment and developing strong and sustainable business relationships with investors.


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OVERVIEW | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of executive attends AFSIC?AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe.It attracts business leaders from across all parts of Africa representing many of the continent’s most dynamic and investor ready African companies. The wide spread of business leaders attending from across Africa attracts a significant proportion of major institutional investors focused on investment into Africa. These investors include listed and private equity firms, direct investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, private banks, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, microfinance investors alongside a wide range of African based investors, and fund of fund investors.In addition, due to the strong investment focus, AFSIC attracts a wide range of Africa focused dealmakers, including stockbrokers, equity and fixed income sales executives, research analysts, investment bankers, and corporate financiers, both those based in Africa and those based in major financial centres around the world. These dealmakers are very important sources of deal flow

for investors, and act as an intermediary between African companies seeking investment or new business opportunities, and investors looking for high quality investment opportunities.Investors, dealmakers and African business leaders have multiple opportunities to network with each other, ranging from informal country focused sessions, networking breaks, evening entertainment, a sophisticated integrated meeting and event App, plus dedicated meeting spaces and rooms.As an African business leader why should I attend AFSIC?AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. As an African business leader attending AFSIC you can:• Develop strong, enduring and mutually

rewarding relationships with many of the leading investors globally;

• Pre-arrange individual one on one meetings using the highly intuitive Event and Meeting app up to a month prior to AFSIC; allowing you to have highly focused meetings at AFSIC with predefined agreed objectives and agendas;

• Avoid the requirement to travel to multiple investors in different countries by meeting a large number of investors at AFSIC in one place at one time; saving yourself a huge amount of time and expense;

• Extend your own business network considerably throughout the continent, as business leaders from across all regions in Africa attend AFSIC;

• Meet leading dealmakers, such as investment bankers, research analyst, equity and debt sales people, corporate financiers who may be of considerable use to your company’s growth strategy; and who may be able to facilitate debt and equity investments into your company or help you identify acquisition or merger opportunities on the continent;

• Promote your company extensively within Africa, or within the global investment community.

AFSIC has a special focus on attracting inward investment into Africa’s financial services sector and you will especially benefit from attending if you are a Senior Executive in Africa’s Financial Services sector; including banks, asset managers, insurance companies, microfinance organisations, savings and loans institutions, leasing companies, fintech companies, export-import banks, housing finance companies and similar.


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What type of Investors attend AFSIC?

AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. AFSIC is wholly focused on providing the ultimate networking experience for business leaders from Africa, Africa’s most important investors and dealmakers, such as investment bankers.

AFSIC is fast becoming the premier investor event for Africa. Global investors are positioning themselves to understand the increasingly evident opportunities across Africa in greater depth. AFSIC is attended by a wide range of investors such as: listed and private equity funds, direct investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, infrastructure funds, private banks, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, microfinance investors alongside a wide range of African based investors, and fund of fund investors

AFSIC is firmly focused on matching investors to investment opportunities in Africa, and has multiple networking events designed within the 2 and half day event, which has resulted in it gaining considerable popularity with investors, dealmakers and business leaders from across Africa. With

business leaders from around 40 African countries expected to attend in 2019, and with over 250 speakers and participants in our new country sessions, and an expected 1000+ delegates, AFSIC provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to develop and nurture a robust, high quality network of business contacts across the continent.

As an Investor why should I attend AFSIC?

AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. The wide spread of business leaders attending from across Africa attracts a significant proportion of major institutional investors focused on investment into Africa.

Many of Africa’s leading investors attend AFSIC because it provides them with an enhanced ability to originate, research and execute investment decisions across Africa, specifically:

• AFSIC is one of the leading Africa investment events globally and has a very substantial number of high quality investor ready African companies from all parts of Africa attending;

• Investors can meet a very large number of

business leaders representing many of Africa’s most investor ready companies within a short period of time. Replicating these meetings by travelling across Africa and meeting in country would not be possible or desirable due to the time required and cost;

• AFSIC attracts many of Africa’s key dealmakers, such as investment bankers, corporate financiers, stockbrokers, debt and equity sales teams and research analysts, providing investors with an enhanced ability to source high quality dealflow and extend their network across the continent;

• AFSIC is attended by a wide range of investment funds from Africa, allowing cross fertilisation of investment knowledge with external investors at a highly specific country level where necessary;

• AFSIC is attended by a range of Fund of Fund investors, and LP’s looking to understand which funds are proactive on the continent, and which funds are actively networking in order to achieve superior investment returns;

• The sophisticated Event and Meeting app allows meetings at AFSIC to be booked up to a month ahead of time, allowing for in depth research to be done prior to actual meetings.


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Are the Investors debt or equity focused or both?

AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. As a high quality investment focused event AFSIC attracts a wide variety of the most important investors in Africa such as: listed and private equity funds, direct investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, infrastructure funds, private banks, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, microfinance investors alongside a wide range of African based investors, and fund of fund investors.

Each of these investors has a different investment mandate. Some investors are debt focused while others are equity focused. It is advisable for African financial services companies attending to target their one on one meetings at AFSIC to an investor whose investment mandate matches their own debt or equity requirement.

The range and number of investors attending allows African financial services companies to target investors most suited to their own business sector

(e.g. banking or microfinance may require targeting different investors) and their different capital requirements ranging from investors focused on smaller investment of $0.5m right up to larger investment sums of $50m+.

If you envisage an intensive schedule of one to one meetings it is recommended that you pre-book an individual meeting space to facilitate meetings at AFSIC.

What kind of African companies attend?

AFSIC, now in its 7th year, takes place 8th to 10th May 2019 in London. AFSIC is one of the most important Africa investor events globally and is believed to be the largest Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. The wide spread of business leaders attending from across Africa attracts a significant proportion of major institutional investors focused on investment into Africa and a wide variety of dealmakers, (such as investment bankers, corporate finance executives, fixed income and equity traders and salespeople), focused on intermediating investment into Africa.

AFSIC has a focus on attracting inward investment into Africa’s financial services sector and you will

especially benefit from attending if you are a business leader from an African company in one of the following categories:

• Banks, including subsidiaries of African banks;

• Insurance companies;

• Microfinance companies;

• Fintech companies;

• Leasing companies;

• Development Banks;

• Export Import focused banks and organisations;

• Factoring Companies;

• Savings & Loans companies and SACCOs;

• Africa based Investment Companies, Funds and Asset Managers.

Business leaders from other sectors are encourage to attend in order to broaden their network with investors focused on Africa, and many of the continent’s most proactive dealmakers.


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What size of Investments are appropriate to promote at AFSIC?AFSIC is one of the most important Africaninvestment events globally. As a high quality investment focused event AFSIC attracts a wide variety of the most important investors in Africa such as: listed and private equity funds, direct investors, endowments, foundations, family offices, infrastructure funds, private banks, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, IFIs, impact investors, microfinance investors alongside a wide range of African based investors, and fund of fund investors.Each of these investors has a different investment mandate. Some investors are debt focused while others are equity focused. Investor appetite ranges from the largest investors globally who would only invest $50m + into a project (such as some of the sovereign wealth funds) to those investors who are focused on smaller sized investments (event to as small as $250,000). It is advisable for African companies attending to target their one on one meetings at AFSIC to an investor whose investment mandate matches their own debt, equity or other requirement.It is advisable for business leaders attending AFSIC to spend time analysing which investors are attending, and their investment mandate utilising the intuitive integrated meeting & event app, which

opens one month prior to AFSIC, thus allowing a much more targeted approach to be taken during the event. Pre-arranging agendas and the provision of important deal information prior to AFSIC will assist the investors greatly.How do I arrange meetings with Investors or African companies at AFSIC?An intuitive Event and Meeting app is opened to all registered delegates one month prior to AFSIC. This allows investors or African companies the opportunity to arrange investment focused meetings well ahead of AFSIC.AFSIC delegates can then communicate their investment requirements, and explore investment parameters ahead of the event resulting in highly targeted investment meetings at AFSIC. Please note that all delegates attending AFSIC are responsible for arranging their own meetings and meeting schedules are not pre-prepared for attending delegates.Meeting spaces can be pre-reserved for the duration of AFSIC to facilitate meetings. This is encouraged where delegates envisage holding multiple meetings. Alternatively meetings can be arranged in a more casual manner at a general one on one meeting point where a limited amount of seating is available on a first come first served basis. In addition the agenda has been designed

to provide a number of networking events throughout the duration of AFSIC allowing multiple opportunities for interaction between the Senior Executives attending AFSIC.What are the Country sessions?Africa is a huge continent and it is very difficult for people to develop strong relationships across the entire continent due to the sheer size of Africa, and difficulties in travel. The country sessions at AFSIC allow delegates to meet business leaders from around 20 different African countries during the event in a specific location at a specific time, allowing highly focused networking to take place. The sessions are informal and designed to provide a significant networking opportunity for delegates wishing to extend their network in the selected country. There are generally no formal speeches or presentations during the sessions.Can I reserve a meeting space to facilitate one to one meetings at AFSIC?If you envisage an intensive schedule of one to one meetings it is recommended that you pre-book an individual meeting space to facilitate meetings at AFSIC. The meeting space is then available for your use during the entirety of AFSIC. Bookings can be made on the Registration page of the AFSIC website www.afsic.net


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How long is the AFSIC Event and Meeting app operational?

AFSIC delegates have access to a highly intuitive and interactive Event and Meeting app. The AFSIC Event and Meeting app is opened one month prior to AFSIC, and closed one week after AFSIC allowing delegates a significant time period prior to AFSIC to prepare for important meetings at the event.

Why is AFSIC held in Europe and not in Africa?

Many of the leading investors in Africa are based outside Africa. Europe provides a convenient location for these investors to congregate, and also provides a convenient hub for African companies attending to convene from different regions across the African continent. Our team also runs a wide array of investor trips to many countries across the continent – more details on these investor trips can be found at www.africaninvestments.co.

Do you Provide Delegate Lists?

You will be able to contact other delegates (those who wish to be contacted) attending AFSIC using the Event and Meeting app. This sophisticated and intuitive app opens one month before AFSIC allowing delegates to pre-arrange meetings in order to maximise their time at AFSIC. We do not provide delegate lists in other formats (e.g. excel)

this is for a number of reasons, including the fact that some delegates may wish not to promote their presence at the event, and that delegate lists are a static representation whereas delegates may wish to cancel or join in the run up to an event. Our app will be kept continually updated.

Do you provide sponsorship to attend AFSIC

Unfortunately we do not provide sponsorship for prospective delegates to attend AFSIC.

Why do we need to pay British VAT on our Delegate Tickets if we live overseas?

We are obliged by the UK tax authorities to charge VAT on event fees. However please note that UK VAT may be reclaimable for non UK and EU companies attending AFSIC. More information on the process and whether this is applicable for your company is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-refunds-for-non-eu-businesses-visiting-the-uk

Conferences that take place in the UK are liable for UK VAT as they are classified under VAT legislation as ‘services supplied where performed’ and therefore VAT of the country hosting the conference must be charged. Overseas delegates must pay the VAT charged on their invoice initially but can potentially reclaim this back from the UK VAT office.

Language Requirements

The operational language for AFSIC is English, currently we do not offer simultaneous translation services.

Do I need a Visa?

To find out whether you require a visa please check the UK Border Agency website which can be accessed at:

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is highly recommended that you apply for your visa in good time prior to the conference as the British Visa system can be slow and there are no special dispensations from the British Government for delegates attending AFSIC. If you require an international invitation letter for visa purposes please complete the following international invitation letter request

Dietary Requests

If you have any specific additional dietary requests please contact the organisers on [email protected]

Contact Us

If you have any other queries, please contact the organisers on [email protected]


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40+ COUNTRIESWWW.AFSIC.NET8th - 10th May 2019

Park Plaza, Westminster, London

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For more information about the event please go to www.afsic.net

Who do I contact?Emma Rynn | Head of Marketing & Communications | Email: [email protected]

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