FCMB Asset Management, the asset management subsidiary of FCMB, plans to launch a $63 million private credit fund targeting mid-sized Nigerian companies. Why it's important: In Nigeria, many mid-sized growth companies have well-structured operational models and clear paths to profitability. However, these companies struggle to access funds for

Egypt-based Beltone Investment Holding (BIH), an affiliate of Beltone Holding, has launched a $100 million private credit platform to support Egyptian exporters. Why is this important: Few private credit offerings exist across Africa, and Beltone's platform provides a unique opportunity in the Egyptian financial markets. The private credit