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IFC commits USD 25 mn in Lorax Capital's new SMEs private equity fund
PRIVATE EQUITY WATCH- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed USD 25 mn to Lorax Capital’s SME-focused PE fund, LCP…
Sumitomo to set up EGP 1 bn factory to make and export wiring harnesses
Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo Wiring Systems is planning to set up a EGP 1 bn factory in Tenth of Ramadan City…
Enterprise Explains: The carry trade
Enterprise Explains: The carry trade: Much has been made recently about the return of the carry trade to Egypt, long…
Volkswagen signs pact to produce natgas-powered vans for Egypt
INVESTMENT WATCH- Volkswagen wants to produce natgas-powered vans in Egypt — if it gets the right incentives: Egyptian Automotive and…
EIB approves EUR 750 mn loan for Egypt’s SMEs, World Bank mulls railway funding
DEBT WATCH- The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 750 mn facility for Banque Misr to on-lend to…
Actis eyes Egyptian renewables, infrastructure projects for new Actis 5 fund
PRIVATE EQUITY WATCH- Actis eyes Egyptian renewables, infrastructure projects for new Actis 5 fund: Emerging markets private equity giant Actis…
What we’re tracking on 5 October 2020
Good morning, ladies and gents, and welcome to what is (so far) a relatively calm news day. We love writing…
Azimut to open subscription for new Egypt bond fund, AZ-Savings
INVESTMENT WATCH- Investors can subscribe to Italy-headquartered asset manager Azimut’s new Egypt-focused fixed income fund AZ-Savings as of next Sunday,…
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