AI Issue 9 2017

2 Acquisition International - September 2017 News 4 One of Africa’s Largest Financial Services Groups 8 Absa Bank Limited A True Leader in theMarket 12 Leroy ş i Asocia ş ii Data Protection and Information Security Expertise 14 Paul Lanois TopMarks 15 RELC Examinations Bureau The Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 16 Keyhill Sheorn A Touch of Class 17 Duncorann House & The Lorne Apartments Fairly and Forcefully Represented 18 Kelcey & Hall Turning Ideas into Profits TM 19 Sir Fred Experts in CorporateMigration 20 Oberhammer Rechtsanwälte GmbH Supporting Economic Development 21 The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector An Asset to the Industry 22 TCA Asset Management Experts in Coaching 24 Metanoia Ltd On the Cutting Edge of Nigerian Law and Legal Practice 26 G. Elias & Co Two Decades of Providing Innovative Claims Software 27 Virtual Claims Adjuster Excellent and Efficient Legal Services 28 Harjit Sandhu, Wan & Associates Energy, Environmental, CleantechM&AUpdate 29 Bureau van Dijk The Best-in-Class Technology 30 Bluecoat Software No information contained on or in this website constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. Neither AI nor any of its associated entities are authorised to give financial advice of any nature nor are they regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Prior to making any investment, AI recommends that any prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of that investment. AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility. How to get in touch AI welcomes news and views from its readers. Correspondence should be sent to; Address: Acquisition International, First Floor Suite F, The Maltsters, 1-2 Wetmore Road, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1LS. Phone: +44 (0) 1283 712447 Email: [email protected] Website: www.acquisition-intl.com Find us on... Editor’s Comment Welcome to this bumper September edition of Acquisition Intl. magazine covering the latest developments and features in the world of corporate finance. Gracing the cover of this month’s issue, is one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, Absa Bank Limited (Absa Bank). The group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. We discovered more about the Absa Bank when we spoke with the bank’s Head of Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances, Craig Bond who provided us with a compelling and detailed overview of the banking industry in the region. In recent news, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) recently announced the $121.62 million financing for the redevelopment of The Star, a historic mixed-use residential, retail and storage property in downtown Houston. The HFF team worked on behalf of Provident Realty Advisors to secure the floating-rate bridge loan through TPG RE Finance Trust. Speaking of recent announcements, a survey which revealed the real extent of the legal sector’s problems with data breaches has suggested many in the industry delay reporting data breaches, or even ignore them. Elsewhere in this edition, we learn more about boutique marketing consultancy, Felicitas Global who help companies enter new markets, primarily based in the Asia region. Leading the company to great heights is Felicitas Global’s President, Radhika Ganapathy Ojha who recently found success in the AI Influential Businesswoman Awards. Radhika reveals the secrets of working as a woman in the oil and gas industry. These and many other features are covered in this edition of Acquisition Intl. I hope you thoroughly enjoy reading this insightful issue. Jessie Daykin - Editor Jessic [email protected] READ THIS MONTH’S CPD ACCREDITED ISSUE TO GAIN 6 CPD POINTS