An overview of Sub-Saharan Africa’s evolving custody and fund administration landscape.
Agenda
21-22 April 2026
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Morning Coffee
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The Network Forum Welcome
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Opening Keynote: Africa’s Securities Markets in Transition: From Fragmentation to Integration
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Unlocking Africa’s Capital Markets: Domestic Currency Debt and Local Investor Depth
Exploring how local-currency bonds are stabilising markets, how to facilitate access, and how to attract both domestic and foreign capital.
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CSD Modernisation & Market Infrastructure Integration: Building Africa’s Next-Gen Post-Trade Systems
A candid discussion with CSD and exchange leaders on integration challenges, data standardisation, and system resilience.
Andre Nortje, Strate (Pty) Ltd
Shehu Shantali, Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS)
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Morning Coffee
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Harmonising Settlement Cycles – From T+3 to T+1: Are African Markets Ready?
Examining operational readiness, FX considerations, and regional coordination as markets accelerate settlement timelines.
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Digital Assets, Tokenisation & the Future of African Custody
How African custodians can use post-trade data to drive growth, transparency, and sustainable revenue models.
Barnaby Nelson, the ValueExchange
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Lunch & Regulator/FMI Roundtables
- Nigeria – hosted by Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahim, Central Bank Nigeria
- South Africa – hosted by Andre Nortje, Strate
- Egypt – hosted by Yasser Zaazaa, ECSD
- Kenya – hosted by Jesse Kagoma, CDSC
Sign up on the day to join one of the above tables. 8 pax per table and first come first served.
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Pan-African Connectivity – Linking Payment Systems, CSDs, and Exchanges Across Borders
Evaluating cross-border initiatives and how harmonisation can unlock liquidity and efficiency.
Emma Johnson, The ValueExchange
Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba, Rwanda Stock Exchange
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Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets – From Surveillance to Smart Settlement
Use cases of AI in operational efficiency, post-trade processes, and market risk monitoring.
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Afternoon Tea
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Market Resilience in a Volatile World – Contingency Models & Operational Strength
A focus on operational resilience, across Africa’s financial market infrastructure.
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Closing Remarks
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Evening Reception
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Morning Coffee
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TNF Welcome Back
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Opening Keynote: Africa 2026 and Beyond: Economic Outlook and Investor Opportunities
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Building Liquidity in Frontier Markets – Stimulating Investment Flows Across Borders
Identifying structural reforms, investor incentives, and policy alignment needed to grow volumes and assets under custody.
Barnaby Nelson, the ValueExchange
Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba, Rwanda Stock Exchange
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Morning Coffee
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Harnessing Post-Trade Data: Turning Operational Insights into Market Intelligence
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Private Markets, Alternative Assets & the Rise of Africa’s Impact Investors
Discussing infrastructure financing, private equity trends, and the ESG-linked opportunities shaping Africa’s future.
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Closing Executive Roundtable “Charting the Future of African Capital Markets: Collaboration, Innovation & Integration”
Leaders from custodians and regulators, share forward-looking insights and regional priorities.
Rajesh Ramsundhar, Standard Bank
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Lunch & Country Roundtables
- Rwanda – hosted by Rwanda Stock Exchange
- Ghana – hosted by SEC (Ghana)
- East Africa Focus – hosted by ABSA
- Association of Global Custodians Activity Advocacy Update – hosted by Brian Eeles – AGC
Sign up on the day to join one of the above tables. 8 pax per table and first come first served.
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Close of TNF Africa 2026