EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in frontier emerging markets (FEM), announced today the launch of a new partnership between its NBFI subsidiaries valU for consumer finance and PayTabs Egypt with LuLu Group International in Egypt, the Middle East’s leading hypermarket and supermarket chain. The partnership will allow LuLu shoppers to benefit from valU’s affordable and convenient financing plans, powered by PayTabs Egypt’s payment gateway.
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) and EFG Hermes announced today that TSFE has committed EGP 250 million to the EFG Hermes Education Fund’s third close. TSFE and GEMS Egypt also signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and operate two premium national schools West of Cairo, which will be built over 30,000 sqm with a capacity of 2,500 students each. The schools will be constructed on TSFE-owned land in line with its mandate to create value out of previously unutilized assets.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in frontier emerging markets (FEM), announced today that its NBFI platform has signed a partnership with Universal Group to launch a bespoke e-commerce platform that will allow the home appliance manufacturer to serve customers directly. EFG Hermes subsidiary PayTabs Egypt will process payments on the platform, while subsidiary valU will bring to the table consumer financing facilities providing convenient payment plans for Universal Group’s customer base. EFG EV Fintech startup Business Boomers, a leading e-commerce enabler across Egypt and the MENA region, will implement Universal Group’s e-commerce online store on its zVendo.com platform.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), reported today its full year results for 2020, with revenues climbing 12% Y-o-Y to successfully surpass the EGP 5.0 billion mark and reach EGP 5.5 billion despite the impact COVID-19 had on global economies and capital markets.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in frontier emerging markets (FEM), has for the first time been named the Best Investment Bank in Frontier Markets in 2021 by Global Finance magazine, one of the most renowned international publications covering financial institutions. The Firm was also named Best Debt Bank in Africa by the publication’s ranking of the World’s Best Investment Banks in 2021.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), kicked off its 3rd Virtual Investor Conference today. Running through to 9 March 2021 on a digital platform moderated by EFG Hermes, the conference is headlined as “FEMs Regaining Momentum” and brings together executives from 197 companies representing 28 countries with more than 700 investors from 253 global institutions to exchange insights on the current state of FEMs and strategies for recovery.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), announced today that its Investment Banking team has successfully completed advisory on Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies’ (AWPT) SAR 540 million (USD 144 million) IPO on Tadawul. EFG Hermes KSA acted as bookrunner and underwriter on the IPO.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in frontier emerging markets (FEM), announced today the launch of a new program between its NBFI subsidiaries valU, a leading technology solutions provider, and EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions, the Firm’s factoring and leasing arm. The collaboration will provide valU merchants with immediate access to factoring services, affording them opportunities to increase their liquidity, grow their business, and meet their strategic objectives.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), announced today that its investment banking division successfully concluded advisory on Agthia Group’s acquisition of Kuwait’s Al Faysal Bakery & Sweets.
EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), announced that it has been named Sustainability Champion by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority’s (FRA) first publication recognizing players championing sustainable development in the non-bank financial service industry.
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