#11 A history of innovative credit solutions

Using innovative credit solutions has been in GuarantCo’s DNA since closing its first transaction in 2005. As we continue to pioneer, we are helping to boost capital market capabilities and accelerate much needed development impact for the people who need it most. This episode focuses on the range of innovative and well-established credit solutions GuarantCo provides and hear from the companies that are utilising them to create impact locally.

Your hosts are Marjolein van Kampen and James Miller and on the podcast are:

  • Hugo Duhil de Benaze, Director Structured Finance Group Sub-Saharan Africa at Société Générale
  • Surabhi Mathur Visser, Chief Investment Officer at GuarantCo
  • Kwame Asare, Client Relationship Manager at GuarantCo
  • Raphael de Muizon, Client Relationship Manager at GuarantCo

Find out more at guarantco.com and https://societegenerale.africa/en/societe-generale-africa/grow-with-africa/

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