The LSF and Qantara AM strike a research partnership in the realm of African Sovereign Eurobonds

PRESS RELEASE

London, Paris — 21st of May 2025

The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF) has established a strategic research partnership with Africa-focused asset manager Qantara Asset Management (Qantara AM) to deliver specialized commentaries, insights, market intelligence, and comprehensive analysis on African Sovereign Eurobonds.

David Escoffier, CEO of the LSF Secretariat, commented: "We're delighted to cooperate with Qantara AM, we both share the same vision of thriving, liquid African capital markets. Their deep understanding of sovereign dynamics across the continent is very complimentary with our technical focus on building liquidity for the asset class.”

"With the LSF, we share the same values, principles, and ultimate goal," said James Kuate, Founder of Qantara AM. "Together, we aim to shine a new light on this promising asset class while actively financing Africa's future. This partnership is a natural evolution for both organizations as we seek to showcase the tremendous untapped potential of African Eurobonds."

Notes to the Editor

Press Contacts 

The LSF Secretariat

David Escoffier, CEO: david.escoffier@lsfacility.org

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About the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility

The LSF has for objective to support the liquidity of African Sovereigns Eurobonds and incentivize SDG-related investments such as GSS bonds on the African continent. The establishment of the LSF was announced in November 2021 at the COP26 in Glasgow. Its aim is to improve African Sovereign debt sustainability and, through its participation with African governments and private investors, contribute to the enhancement of liquidity in the market on par with international standards. An improvement in the terms of new issuances of SDG- or climate-linked bonds for African nations could see a dramatic increase in the volume of green and blue bond financing, and at affordable and sustainable rates. 

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About Qantara AM

Qantara Asset Management is an Africa-focused asset manager based in Paris. The company aims to act as a bridge between Africa and international markets, to be a key player in African sovereign debt markets, thereby contributing to the financing of African governments, and to facilitate access to international financial products for investors on the continent. Founded in 2022 by James Kuate and Alain William, the Paris-based company operates under AMF authorization.

For more information: www.qantara-am.com 

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