Capital Markets Masterclass
The Masterclass
The Capital Markets Masterclass, hosted by Tamsin Freemantle and 8Hundred, is a highly regarded training program designed specifically for African Capital Markets. Register for the 3-day masterclass with a structured curriculum or book a customized program tailored to your needs.
The course aims to enhance your confidence and understanding of capital market matters, by demystifying the intricacies faced by market players and providing tools that can be implemented to actively contribute to corporates and ultimately economic growth and development. The masterclass will be conducted on-site to ensure inclusivity and engagement. Come and learn about capital markets, how they contribute to a corporate’s capital mix and the growth of economies.
Who should participate
The financial market ecosystem and professionals interested in becoming better informed and deepening their knowledge of the capital markets, why we use them and how they work.
I.e., Suitable for beginner and intermediate finance professionals including: Exchanges, Regulators, Corporates, Banks and Investment Banks, Auditors and Accountants, Lawyers, Investor Relations Practitioners, Investors, Fund Managers, Analysts.
Who should participate
The financial market ecosystem and professionals interested in becoming better informed and deepening their knowledge of the capital markets, why we use them and how they work.
I.e., Exchanges, Regulators, Corporates, Banks and Investment Banks, Auditors and Accountants, Lawyers, Investor Relations Practitioners, Investors, Fund Managers, Analysts and is suitable for beginner and intermediate finance professionals.
The Hosts
Tamsin Freemantle
Investment Team Member and Vice President
of the SA-Nigeria Chamber
Tamsin has extensive experience working on the African continent and has a passion for developing African capital markets through training and strategic advisory. With over 20yrs of experience working with the JSE, CoSSE, ASEA, and executing various leading roles at the JSE, Nedbank and Allen & Overy LLP , she has grown a global network that includes Governments, Regulators, DFIs, Exchanges, Corporate players & Advisors. Her track record consists of training on capital markets and their development, analysis of the financial market infrastructure in Africa and other regions, and engagement with regulatory authorities across the continent. She serves as a Vice President and board member of the South Africa-Nigeria Business Chamber and is on the investment committee of a Guernsey domiciled Africa-focused private equity firm and acts as an advisor to UK registered Greyhorse Clearinghouse Ltd, a cross-border multi-currency blockchain based decentralised clearinghouse providing non-custodial settlement services.
Tamsin presented strategies to build a credible market at the launch of the Zambian Capital Markets Master Plan earlier in the year and is currently collaborating with 8Hundred, an independent strategic advisory firm in Johannesburg, South Africa, specialised in assisting African companies secure debt and equity through the capital markets. 8Hundred provides expertise in funding, liquidity management, investor relations and ESG matters. The collaboration provides clients with the capital markets training that Tamsin expertly delivers, with the addition of content from 8Hundred on the importance of investor relations and capital structure for companies.
Her clients include: FMDQ (Nigeria), Chapel Hill Denham(Nigeria), Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie and G. Elias (Nigeria), Webber Wentzel, Supported the African Crowdfunding Association (ACfA) – FSD Africa (Nairobi) for the Ethiopian Capital Markets Working Group.
Debbie Millar
Managing Director
8hundred Enterprises
Debbie has 25+ years experience as an executive responsible for treasury, funding, and investor relations at MTN, Vodacom, EOH and Edcon. She started 8Hunded Enterprises 2years ago and has built a team committed to helping companies across Africa secure debt and equity through facilitating access to the capital markets.
8Hundred is an independent strategic advisory firm with a diverse team that has expert knowledge in debt and equity funding, investor relations, ESG related matters and aspects that are integral to corporate value. Our broader team hascombined experience of 50+ years in multinationals, delivering funding deals of between R10m – > R3bn. We help companies excel through Fund Raising – from sourcing debt and equity, to negotiating with financiers and securing the lowest cost at best terms, Debt Refinancing – by working with lenders and clubbing deals where appropriate, to ensure alignment between parties, and Debt Restructuring – by reviewing and using best practice to ensure optimal outcomes for parties involved.
Some of our clients include: Phembani, MTN, IHS, PPC, Libstar, New Generation Group, Bidvest Bank, Murray & Roberts, Enpower Trading, Aflife, amongst others.