“Curiosity is the beginning of knowledge. Action is the beginning of change.”
Blog
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Portfolio
A portfolio showcasing some of the interesting pieces of work I have been involved with over the years.
Advisory
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Welcome.
Edward is a finance and investment professional with more than 10 years of experience in private equity and operations across Africa and the Middle East. He has structured deals across multiple jurisdictions, managed assets, and has gained operational experience working in multiple sectors including agriculture, mining, banking, fashion and FMCG retail, hospitality and real estate.
Most recently Edward has been CFO of a private equity company focused on developing real estate projects in frontier markets.
Edward is a CFA Charterholder and a member of ACCA. He considers himself a life long learner, is an avid reader of business strategy, history, writing, investing and psychology.
Blogs
This blog blends insights into finance, investing and management with a focus on emerging markets. Drawing from my passion for business strategy, history, and psychology, I offer in-depth perspectives on personal finance, private equity, real estate, and investment trends. My posts also touch on the intricacies of managing companies, including implementation of strategy, driving growth, use of management tools and setting a winning culture. This blog hopes to offer interesting insights for anyone interested in the nuances of investing in emerging markets.
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Valuation of bank stocks
Simon Edelsten, a fund manager at Goshawk Asset Management wrote a thought-provoking piece on investing in banks in this weekend’s FT Weekend edition. This blog post provides a summary of…
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Rethinking retirement
I read a couple of articles in today’s Financial Times weekend, which got me thinking on the concept of retirement, careers and the prospect of getting older. Being 36 and…
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How do supermarkets account for markdowns?
Being a keen accountant, foodie, and bargain hunter, this combination of things has gotten me interested in understanding how food retailers account for markdowns. A markdown is the opposite to…
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