Rob Leon, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Rand Merchant Bank, which won Best Investment Bank in Africa, explains Africa’s opportunities to become a global investment hub.
Global Finance: What does the African deal-making landscape look like, and how do you see it evolving?
Rob Leon: Africa’s deal-making landscape is marked by cautious optimism. Despite geopolitical uncertainty and global economic...
The narrative presents Africa as a rising investment frontier, driven by structural reforms, regional integration, and sustainable finance. The strongest version of this argument highlights tangible progress: AfCFTA’s potential to unlock cross-border deals, RMB’s $12 billion in sustainable finance, and growing institutional capital. However, the analysis also acknowledges persistent challenges—underdeveloped debt markets, equity market volatility, and regulatory fragmentation—without oversimplif...