Global Fund Trends and Tokenisation Roundtable

Structuring, Asset Raising, and the Democratisation of Private Markets

14/03/2025•12.00 pm - 2.30 pm South African Standard Time (SAST)

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Following the annual two-day  SAVCA private equity conference, our Market Development Consultant – Africa, Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, will welcome finance professionals from Jersey and South Africa at an exclusive funds-focussed roundtable event in Johannesburg.

The event will open with a welcome address from Rufaro and will followed by an in-depth fireside chat with Dr Eugene van Rensburg, CEO and Co-Founder of EduInnov8 and Elliot Refson, Head of Funds at Jersey Finance.

The session will explore the intersection of global fund trends and the transformative potential of tokenisation, offering insights highly relevant to funds and wealth management professionals.

Invited guests will have the opportunity to learn and participate in discussions on key trends, including the growing demand for alternative asset structures, the role of tokenisation in enhancing liquidity and transparency, and how South African investment managers can leverage Jersey’s flexible regulatory environment to access global opportunities.

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact a member of the events team.

Speakers

Dr Rufaro NyakatawaMarket Development Consultant – Africa, Jersey Finance

Profile

Based in Johannesburg, Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa’s primary focus is developing the strategy for Jersey Finance’s engagement in the South African market. She also plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s wider activity across the continent.

Elliot RefsonHead of Funds, Jersey Finance

Profile

Elliot re-joined Jersey Finance in November 2018 from Crestbridge where he managed their Management Company Services Group.

Elliot’s role is to help define Jersey’s product offering for funds as well as to oversee the strategy and execution of marketing Jersey as both a domicile and destination for Alternative Investment Managers and their funds.

Dr Eugene van RensburgCEO & Co-Founder, EduInnov8

Eugene is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of investment and executive management experience in financial markets having managed capital market trading and investment teams, and SaaS technology businesses. He is CEO and co-founder of Education Innovation Partners (EduInnov8) and board member and co-founder of Hlayisani Capital. He previously served in executive leadership positions at IRESS Ltd, Nedbank Capital, Sanlam Capital Markets, and ICAP South Africa.

Agenda

12.00 pm

Registration and Networking

12.30 pm

Welcome and Lunch Served