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As global banking systems continue to retrench and public markets struggle to meet the funding needs of growth economies, private credit has emerged as one of the most important forces reshaping capital allocation worldwide. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Africa, where financing gaps remain significant across infrastructure, SMEs, and mid-market corporates. For Mauritius, this moment presents both opportunity and challenge. The jurisdiction has long been centra

Africa doesn’t lack investment talent.It lacks efficient structures . Across the continent, asset managers face the same blockers:high fund setup costs, scarce seed capital, fragmented investor bases, long regulatory timelines, and complex cross-border market access. In that environment, launching a traditional fund — often requiring $5–10 million just to be viable — is frequently unrealistic. That’s where Veri’s Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) becomes transformative. An M

Nigeria’s financial markets are adjusting to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest move to reform its foreign exchange regime—an effort aimed at rebuilding credibility, easing currency volatility, and unlocking investor inflows after two turbulent years. The core of the change is a redesigned FX allocation mechanism that introduces greater transparency and price discovery through market-driven auctions, replacing a patchwork of official and unofficial rates. What’s New?

After a nearly three-year hiatus from global capital markets, Ghana is preparing a potential return to the Eurobond market—a move seen as both a test of investor confidence and a marker of the country’s progress since its sovereign debt restructuring. With inflation now under 8%, a broadly stable cedi, and evidence of fiscal tightening, the Ministry of Finance has signaled readiness to re-engage external markets under more disciplined terms. The proposed issuance would be Gha

Africa has never lacked ambition. What it has lacked — unfairly, but persistently — is trust. Too often, conversations about investing in Africa are framed around potential returns. Big numbers. Fast growth. Catch-up stories. But long-term capital doesn’t respond to promises. It responds to process . Performance attracts attention. Credibility attracts capital. Global investors don’t need Africa to outperform tomorrow. They need to believe the rules won’t change unexpectedly.

Pension funds don’t chase ideas.They follow frameworks. For long-term capital to move meaningfully into Africa, it must fit within how institutions actually operate. That means benchmarks. Clear references. Rules that investment committees can understand, approve, and monitor. This is where continental benchmarks matter. Most pension funds — whether African or global — allocate capital relative to an index. Without a credible benchmark, Africa becomes difficult to size, justi

Indexes are important.But ETFs are where ideas become capital . If an Africa Market 100 were ever created, the real breakthrough wouldn’t be the index itself — it would be what sits on top of it. Exchange-traded funds are how most global investors actually gain exposure. Simple. Transparent. Scalable. This is where Africa has historically been disadvantaged. Investing in African markets often requires multiple decisions: which country, which exchange, which currency, which cu

A “what if” exploration of an Africa Market 100 index — a continent-wide benchmark that could simplify access, improve perception, and attract long-term global capital through structure and investability.

Long-term builders don’t just work differently.They see differently . Early on, I used to think the difference between short-term and long-term thinking was patience. I no longer believe that’s true. Patience is part of it — but the real difference is perspective. Long-term builders don’t look for quick confirmation. They don’t need constant validation that they’re on the right path. They’re comfortable operating without applause, without headlines, and often without certaint

For many years, the dominant investment narrative around Africa has focused on access — how African investors can reach global markets, how capital can be moved outward efficiently, and how portfolios can be diversified beyond domestic borders. That access matters. But it is not the end goal. The next phase — and the one we are now actively building toward — is about bringing capital into Africa . Once continental connectivity is in place, once listed, OTC, and private placem

One of the most important milestones we’re working toward this year is completing full platform connectivity across the African continent. Not partially. Not selectively. But properly — in a way that respects local markets, regulatory frameworks, and the realities institutions operate within every day. By the end of Q2, our objective is clear: to have Africa fully covered across all investment environments we provide. That starts with what already exists today — access to li

One of the things I’m most looking forward to as we return to Kenya is the opportunity to sit down with clients and partners and talk openly about what’s coming next — not in abstract terms, but in very real, practical detail. 2026 is a pivotal year for Veri. Not just in terms of platform development, but in how we structure and deliver services to meet the evolving needs of institutions across Africa. At the core of what we already provide is live trading capability , which

In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, the efficiency of investment administration is more critical than ever. Managing complex portfolios, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering timely reporting require robust systems and clear strategies. I have seen firsthand how adopting the right investment admin strategies can transform operations, reduce risks, and unlock new growth opportunities. Why Investment Admin Strategies Matter Investment administration is the ba

In Africa, context matters. No two markets are the same. No two institutions operate under identical constraints. And no serious financial business thrives by being forced into a rigid, one-size-fits-all framework. That’s why at Veri, we’ve never seen ourselves as just a technology vendor or a service provider. We see ourselves as a working business partner . When we engage with clients across the continent, the starting point is never the platform. It’s the business. We take

This Sunday, I travel back to Kenya with our CEO and co-founder, Craig Wetton , and it marks our first trip of the year. As always, there’s a genuine sense of excitement — not just about the journey itself, but about what lies ahead. We’re returning to continue conversations, to strengthen relationships, and to crystallise work that has been building over time with clients and soon-to-be clients we’ve met, spoken with, and worked alongside on real solutions. This trip isn’t a

If OTC markets are about structure and liquidity for existing instruments, private placement markets are about growth . They are where businesses raise capital to expand, to hire, to build infrastructure, to innovate. And across Africa, this is where a huge amount of economic potential lives — quietly, underfunded, and often disconnected from the capital that could help it scale. That’s why I believe building a Pan-African private placement and capital raise platform, with se

Over-the-counter (OTC) markets don’t often get the attention they deserve. They aren’t as visible as stock exchanges. They don’t come with the same headlines or daily price tickers. But in many economies — especially developing and transitioning ones — OTC markets are where real economic activity quietly takes place. That’s why I believe building a Pan-African OTC platform with secondary market functionality  is one of the most important things we can do for Africa. Across th

When I think about the future of Africa, I don’t see fragments. I see connection . Not broken markets. Not isolated opportunities. Not distant capitals and siloed potential. I see one Pan-African investment ecosystem — transparent, accessible, efficient, and interoperable. This isn’t a dream. It’s a clear roadmap. At Veri, our vision is to create one truly African Continent platform that unifies capital markets across every jurisdiction, and here’s what that means in action

Local-currency bond markets in East and Southern Africa are experiencing a surge of interest from both domestic and foreign investors. Countries such as Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda are seeing strong demand in recent government debt auctions, marking a shift toward deeper local financing and reduced reliance on foreign-currency borrowing. Financial authorities and international institutions are seizing this momentum to broaden yield curves, improve market infrastructur

ACCRA, Ghana – January 16, 2026: West African economies are rapidly advancing their digital financial infrastructure as a cornerstone for broader economic inclusion and modernization. Across the region, especially in Ghana and Nigeria, authorities are enacting forward-looking policies and partnerships to digitize banking services, strengthen payment systems, and extend financial access to underserved populations. These moves – backed by new regulations, collaborations with t