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THE STREET VIEW Insights and Perspectives February 2017

In this latest issue of the Actis Macro Forum Insights and Perspectives, we reflect on some of the immediate challenges facing Mexico, arguably the growth market most affected by the recent US election and the number of Executive Orders emerging from the Trump White House. We also reflect on the relationship between African electoral cycles and economic growth, particularly relevant as we go into a year with elections across many of Africa’s most populous economies.

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The Peso and the Perception

February 1, 2017 The poor old Mexican Peso has taken a battering, not only in recent months, but over the last few years, losing 58% of its value and declining.

Beyond the wall

February 1, 2017 As a growth market investor, we are accustomed to heightened volatility in our markets.

Demonetization: Flawed execution could threaten a well intentioned reform

February 1, 2017 India’s current Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected on the poll promise of fighting corruption and cleaning up the “black” economy.

Africa’s democratisation dividend?

February 1, 2017 If there is one thing that Brexit and Trump demonstrated in 2016, it is that political risk is not and has never been the sole preserve.