Sub-Saharan Africa Generates $506m in Investment Banking Fees from $129.7bn Deals In 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa Generates $506m in Investment Banking Fees from $129.7bn Deals In 2021

Author: Africa Business Radio February 7, 2022 Duration: 31:26
A total of $506 Million was generated as investment banking fees across sub-Saharan Africa in 2021, A report on investment banking performance by Refinitiv Deals Intelligence, a subsidiary of the LSEG’s (London Stock Exchange Group) Data & Analytics division, has revealed.
The just over half a billion dollars generated last year was still 8% down on the figure
recorded for 2020 and is the lowest generated as annual total fees since 2014, the Refinitiv Deals report shows.
Out of the $506 million fees raked in, the report showed that governments and their agencies accounted for 20%, those in the financial sector paid the largest (25%).
Also, the energy and power sector, technology, materials and other sectors generated 12%, 10%, 10%, and 23% respectively, Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure revealed.

Tune into News Express from Africa Business Radio for a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping Nigeria's economy. This isn't just headline scanning; it's a dedicated exploration of the financial sector and markets, delivered with a focus you won't find elsewhere. We go beyond the surface noise of daily news to provide context and analysis, yet avoid the narrow jargon that can make trade publications inaccessible. Each episode distills the essential conversations happening right now in boardrooms and on trading floors. You'll hear informed discussions pinpointing what matters for pivotal areas like Investment Banking, Trading, Technology, and Fund Management, while also tracking movements in Alternatives, Commodities, and major Companies. For anyone with a stake in the region's business landscape, this podcast serves as a vital briefing, connecting the dots between sectors to offer a comprehensive, nuanced picture. News Express is your source for understanding not just what is happening, but why it matters for the future of African commerce.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

News Express
Podcast Episodes
COP28 Sets Goal to Boost Clean Energy, Phase Out Fossil Fuels  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
A Raft of Initiatives is emerging and getting launched at the ongoing U.N. climate summit, COP28, in Dubai aimed at boosting clean energy and reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, details rolling out of the ev…
AfDB, Partners Burnish Africa as Next Frontier for Global Investors  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
Africa’s economic landscape as the next frontier for global investments was on song for three days last week in Marrakech, Morocco, where the African Development Bank (AfDB) led by President Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria,…
Analysts See Boost for Economy, Consumers in Microinsurance  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:49
Despite the challenges facing the Nigerian insurance market, microinsurance offers unique and exciting opportunities for both insurers and consumers, as well as the general economy, with its potential to reach millions o…
Global Banking In Best Performance Since 2007  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:50
Global Banking Posted its best performance in the last 18 months since 2007 on the back of sharp increases in interest rates in many advanced economies, including a 500-basis-point rise in the United States, a world revi…