Global Capital Markets
Connecting African Enterprises
to International Investors
CHARTERED provides comprehensive advisory services for ECM and DCM transactions, sovereign debt advisory, private capital placements, and structured trade finance — bridging African ambition with global capital.
Market Access
Our Capital Market Capabilities
The progressive integration of African economies into global financial systems creates significant opportunities for corporations to access international capital markets. CHARTERED positions itself at the heart of this transformation.
EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS
International ECM Advisory
CHARTERED provides comprehensive advisory services for Equity Capital Markets transactions, enabling African enterprises to diversify their financing sources and strengthen their capital base. Our interventions include strategic preparation for initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary share placements, and cross-border listings on international exchanges.
IPO Advisory
Full preparation, prospectus structuring, investor roadshows, and exchange listing coordination.
Secondary Placements
Accelerated bookbuilds, block trades, and strategic equity placements with institutional investors.
Cross-Border Listings
Dual-listings and cross-border exchanges on London, Paris, New York, and Pan-African exchanges.
Pre-IPO Structuring
Corporate reorganization, financial reporting transition, and governance framework ahead of listing.
DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
International DCM Advisory
On the debt side, CHARTERED structures and arranges corporate bond issuances, Eurobonds, structured notes, and medium-term note programs. Our DCM team has deep expertise in pricing, documentation, and distribution to international fixed-income investors.
Eurobond Issuances
International bond structuring, documentation, and placement with global fixed-income investors.
Corporate Bond Programs
Medium-Term Note (MTN) programs and domestic bond issuances on regional exchanges.
Structured Notes
Complex structured debt instruments combining fixed-income with derivative components.
Green Bonds
ESG-aligned debt instruments targeting international sustainable finance investors.
GOVERNMENT & SOVEREIGN
Sovereign & Public Sector Advisory
Public sector institutions play a decisive role in the economic transformation of African economies. CHARTERED provides strategic advisory services to governments, sovereign entities, and public agencies in the structuring and financing of national development programs.
Sovereign Debt Advisory
Debt portfolio optimization, refinancing strategies, and liability management for sovereign entities.
Public Infrastructure Financing
National development program financing strategies including blended finance and multilateral coordination.
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Design, structuring, and governance of sovereign wealth and national development funds.
Public Agency Advisory
Strategic advisory to state-owned enterprises and public agencies on capital structure and financing.
PRIVATE CAPITAL
Private Equity & Strategic Investment Advisory
Private equity represents a critical driver of growth capital for African enterprises. CHARTERED acts as a strategic advisor in the structuring and negotiation of private equity transactions involving international investment funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and institutional investors.
PE Transaction Advisory
Buy-side and sell-side advisory for private equity transactions across African markets.
Fund Structuring
Design of private equity fund vehicles, LP/GP structures, and investment mandates.
Family Office Advisory
Wealth structuring, portfolio diversification, and direct investment advisory for family offices.
Co-Investment Structures
Design of co-investment frameworks enabling institutional investors to participate alongside PE funds.
STRUCTURED TRADE FINANCE
Trade & Commodity Finance
Trade finance remains a fundamental component of Africa's integration into global commerce. CHARTERED structures sophisticated trade financing solutions designed to support export-oriented industries, commodity trading companies, and large-scale supply chains operating across the continent and internationally.
Commodity Finance
Financing solutions for commodity exporters across agriculture, mining, and energy sectors.
Supply Chain Finance
Structured solutions optimizing working capital and cash flow across international supply chains.
Export Credit Facilities
Coordination with export credit agencies and multilateral institutions for African exporters.
Trade Risk Mitigation
Hedging strategies, credit guarantees, and risk allocation structures for cross-border trade.
CORPORATE TRANSFORMATION
Corporate Strategy & Financial Transformation
Beyond traditional financing activities, CHARTERED assists corporate leadership teams in defining long-term financial strategies and institutional transformation programs. This includes advisory on family business institutionalization, strategic joint ventures, and international partnership structuring.
Long-Term Financial Strategy
Strategic financial planning aligned with corporate growth ambitions and capital market positioning.
Family Business Structuring
Institutionalization of family-owned businesses for generational transition and institutional capital attraction.
International Joint Ventures
Structuring cross-border strategic alliances with global industrial and financial partners.
Institutional Transformation
Comprehensive transformation programs aligning operations, governance, and reporting with global standards.
Instruments & Structures
Key Financial Instruments We Structure
Our team structures and arranges a broad range of financial instruments to match the specific financing needs of each client and the requirements of international investors.