In this episode, Faizal and Claire discuss how African family businesses are evolving in their approach to investment and succession. They explore the growing interest in establishing formal family office structures, the increasing influence of the next generation, and the rise of alternative financing methods, including Sharia-compliant finance, green finance and tokenisation.
Drawing on their deep understanding of markets across East and West Africa, they examine how improved governance, enhanced regulatory frameworks and international financial centres such as Jersey and Kigali are supporting the ambitions of African families.
Faizal and Claire’s shared vision is to help African families navigate complexity with confidence and unlock economic opportunity that creates value not just for themselves but for communities and economies across the continent.
What We Discuss With Faizal and Claire
• Why Africa's next generation is reshaping how family wealth is structured, governed and invested globally.
• How African families are building their own family offices to take control of investment strategy and succession planning.
• The growing appeal of Sharia compliant and green finance as mainstream investment tools for African family businesses.
• How international financial centres like Jersey and Kigali are helping African families unlock global markets and manage cross border wealth.
• Why corporate governance is becoming essential for African families seeking to grow and professionalise their businesses.
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