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19/08/2011
From the Business Daily 'Market Regulator to free billions up for private equity funds'
22nd – 28th august 2011
From The East African 'Seamless regional trade attracts private equity fund'
22nd – 28th August
From The Financial Post 'Kshs. 15 Billion private equity fund unveiled for SMEs'
SPEECHES – FUSION AFRICAN ACCESS OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Chairmans Speech
Speaking Remarks By Chief Executive
CMA Chairman For Fusion Capital Event
04/05/2011
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
William A. Ward
The five countries of the East African Community (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi) present fast-growing, dynamic economies, stable politics and good institutions, yet are under-exploited by investors and under-represented in emerging markets portfolios. This region can no longer be ignored, as the East African Community removes trading barriers between the countries, and as physical barriers are overcome by massive infrastructure development. Fusion African Access LP (FAALP) is a Guernsey registered Limited Partnership, managed by Fusion Capital, which operates from its offices in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. It is a single entry investment platform into the high-return but difficult to access East African region. Through active portfolio management, FAALP will offer a competitive return while maintaining an overall low risk portfolio profile. FAALP is seeking to raise approximately USD$150 million, of which USD$30 million has already been committed. BACKGROUND:
Fusion was established in 2006, and operates from offices in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, where it has developed unique expertise in fund management in the region, under the guidance of its UK founders. The team combines director-level European private equity experience (from Montagu Private Equity, HSBC and 3i) with African professionals’ in-depth knowledge of the territory on the ground. Fusion is FSA regulated. FAALP is a Guernsey based and regulated LP. 11th Annual EPI Summit
16 – 18 May 2011
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
Montreux, Switzerland
www.epi-summit.com
summits-info@marcusevans.com
23/08/2010
Fusion Capital Bulletin' (Issue 1, Feb 2010)
26/07/2010
From 'The East African': ' A case for a secondary capital market for SMEs'
An article discussing SMEs and the equity market, taking into account the opinions of some staff members from Fusion Capital.
01/07/2010
From 'The Standard': ' Firms rush to set up camp, eyes bloc's expanded client base'
Businesses reactions to the East African Community common market coming into effect, and being able to expand their businesses into new markets.
13/04/2010
From 'Business Daily': 'Increasing goodwill rates stifle growth of start-ups'
Discussing the issue of Goodwill payments when starting up a business – the amount that some entrepreneurs have had to pay and the effect this can have on the business start-up.
The East African Community (EAC) and SMEs
18/08/2010
From 'Global Good News': 'Nairobi exchange to set up small-, mid-cap segment'
An article looking at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) and the changes that could be implemented to increase trading for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
03/07/2010
From 'Les Afriques': 'The East African Community Common Market'
An article looking at the vision for the EAC, and the effects this could have on the movement of humans and goods between the five EAC member countries.
01/07/2010
From 'Capital FM by Presidential Press Services' : 'Government to Establish Funds for Small Enterprises'
The effect the new budget and the implementation of the EAC on the growth of SMEs (which are seen as imperative for the successful growth and development of an economy).
10/06/2010
From 'Daily Nation': 'Kenya's Budget for Business'
An article which discusses the new budget for Kenya, which, amongst other things, has targeted the business sector as a beneficial place for people to put funds in.