The Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa conference (PIAFRICA) took place on March 15-16, 2023 in Mauritius, bringing together over 160 in-person delegates and more than 30 virtual attendees from 14 countries to explore opportunities and solutions in the unprecedented era of risks facing the world. The event featured over 40 expert speakers and was sponsored by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and The Trade and Development Bank (TDB), AfrAsia Bank and LS Advisors supported by the government of Mauritius and our support partners.
The Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Honorable Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, lauded the conference theme of responsible investing and diversification strategies in a low-growth environment. He highlighted Africa’s immense potential and announced new ESG initiatives to give confidence to the international investing community.
Keynote speakers discussed how debt has fuelled inflation and how local currency debt may be a better option than forex-denominated debt. They also highlighted the importance of robust governance for macro-economic performance and called for new models to navigate the current context with alternatives at the heart of the diversification debate.
Overall, the PIAFRICA 2023 conference was a success, providing valuable insights on innovative investment strategies for driving sustainable growth. The conference sessions highlighted the importance of better alignment between fees and performance, robust benchmarking, and early-stage support for attractive infrastructure investments. Additionally, the discussions emphasized the benefits of alternative assets, the need for innovation to meet pension funds’ specific needs, and the upside opportunity for private equity investors in Africa. As a whole, the conference provided a platform to showcase the pivotal role of pension funds and alternative investments in diversifying portfolios and channelling Africa’s savings into capital, with a focus on responsible investing and long-term sustainability as key drivers of success in this context.
Enjoy coffee mornings, network breaks, extended lunches, and evening drink receptions! Plus, join exclusive closed-door discussion groups to discuss niche topics on Africa investments and get to know like-minded investors.
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