IRB Sectors - Consumer sector
New market opportunities in Africa
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Multinationals and companies operating in saturated markets, which are seeking new revenue sources, can now consider expansion into Africa as a real option.
Africa’s large and youthful population, upward urban growth trajectory, socially-connected mobile users, untapped physical resources and the deepening of the financial sector have been identified as key trends propelling the African economy into the future.
Led by a well-established team, Ivory Royal Bank’s Consumer sector team has the ability to unlock attractive African potential for businesses seeking new markets with a partner who can offer sound commercial navigation and balance-sheet backing.
We offer clients access to local intelligence plus a roadmap, financial support and commercial insight to capitalise on the opportunities that will drive their strategy and the local economy forward. Our resident, regional teams have the necessary in-country experience and commercial expertise to offer investors a single point-of-entry service across a number of products, geographies, industries and sectors. This allows us to connect our clients to opportunities in, for and across Africa. As a result, clients seeking to break into Africa are offered a wealth of experience based on in-depth knowledge and strong local partnerships forged over the past years.
With relevant local knowledge of African markets, we cover the full consumer value chain across the continent. Our well-established and expert team is the right partner to unlock attractive African potential for businesses seeking new markets.
Agribusiness
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Financing the planet’s future food supply
About 60% of the world’s uncultivated land lies in Africa, much of it blessed with abundant resources including water and labour. There is considerable scope for expansion of this vital sector in Africa’s growth and development.
Higher production would also boost the agro-industry sector, which includes traders, processors, packers and exporters, and suppliers of agricultural commodities such as machinery, seeds, chemicals, irrigation systems and related equipment.
The need for greater regional food security will spur future development, enhancing Africa’s position as a burgeoning global supplier. Agribusiness players often diversify their operations, providing infrastructure and employment which stimulate middle class formation and have a far-reaching impact due to the multiplier effect. The growth of agribusiness in Africa is closely aligned to power and infrastructure development.
Institutional regulation and economic freedom vary widely across Africa. Given this complexity, our specialist business teams understand the regulatory environment and are well-positioned to identify suitable local partners and evaluate opportunity against risk.
We leverage the full capabilities of Ivory Royal Bank where needed, and develop innovative and flexible solutions for clients across the key product areas of:
Products and Services
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Transactional Products and Services
• Payments
• Collections
• Reconciliation solutions
• Liquidity management
• Guarantees
• Letters of credit
• Investor services (custody and trustee services)
Investment Banking
• Advisory
• Equity capital markets
• Debt primary markets
• Project and export finance
• Securitisation
• Structured debt solutions
• Structured trade and commodity finance
Global Markets
• Foreign exchange
• Commodities
• Credit
• Interest rates (including Money Markets)
• Equities
