Emerging markets in Africa. A definitive guide

Emerging markets have become an asset class which investors need to consider to optimize their portfolios. In 2000 investment flows into the 30 markets characterized as emerging markets were at least US$ 250 billion. Institutional investors have been cited by Africa's largest banking groups as a critical component of the development of these emerging markets especially in terms of infrastructure development and funding. Investment in emerging markets has been driven primarily by the sluggish growth of the US and other advanced economies. These economies characterized as emerging economies have recorded impressive growth rates in their respective GDPs however deploying capital in them can be lucrative but also poses significant risks. One of the most poignant cases in point is that of Russia which is counted among the BRICS countries or emerging markets has in the space of being an investment darling to and investment pariah. The value of the currency has collapsed leaving investors in a precarious position. Emerging markets landscape in Africa It is a cliché to say that Africa is the last frontier in terms of investment. The continent is yet to realize its potential to create value for investors and all its stakeholders. Standard Bank Group the