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.
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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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Harnessing Post-Trade Data: Turning Operational Insights into Market Intelligence
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Morning Coffee
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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
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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