The Challenge of Frontier Markets
Investing in Frontier Markets, such as those in East Africa, presents unique challenges. These markets are often characterized by inherent illiquidity, fragmented information, and potentially high trading costs. To achieve profitable outcomes in this environment, institutional investors require a proven partner—a trusted set of steady hands with deep regional expertise and an extensive network.
Kestrel Capital provides specialized Equity and Fixed Income sales and trading services to Local and International Investors, leveraging over 25 years of specialized experience in these dynamic markets.
Team Expertise and Confidentiality
Kestrel’s operational advantage is built on the stability and experience of its human capital. The specialized Sales & Trading team features professionals who each boast over 10 years of experience, the majority of which has been gained while operating within Kestrel Capital. This remarkable tenure ensures seamless execution, deep market familiarity, and minimal operational risk for complex instructions.
The team’s primary function is the efficient and confidential sourcing and matching of client trades. This high level of discretion is vital for block trades in illiquid markets, where transparency can significantly impact price and execution success.
Leveraging the Institutional Network
Successful execution in Frontier Markets depends on access to deep pools of capital. Kestrel Capital has spent over two decades cultivating robust relationships across the institutional ecosystem, including:
- Underlying buy-side Emerging Markets, Frontier, and Africa-specific funds.
- Sell-side international brokerage houses.
- Local pension funds.
This extensive network ensures that Kestrel can reliably source and place large-scale block trades, guaranteeing market depth and optimal execution for its discerning clientele.
Services for Sophisticated Trading Needs
Kestrel’s scope of services is designed to meet advanced institutional demands beyond basic trading:
- Equities and Fixed Income Trade Execution: Handling primary trade execution across listed shares and bonds in Kenya.
- Block Trade Sourcing: Specialized capability for sourcing and placing large-scale trades.
- Execution of Trades on the NSE’s Unquoted Securities Platform (USP): Providing access and execution on this specialized market.
- Execution of Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB): Facilitating advanced market strategies.
- Trading Idea Generation: Supported by dedicated fixed income research and regular market analysis.
By offering secure, confidential execution backed by a stable, expert team, Kestrel Capital provides the trusted hands necessary to navigate East Africa’s capital markets successfully.
