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Gemcorp Capital Founder & Chairman to Speak at Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2023

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Atanas Bostandjiev, Founder and Chairman of Gemcorp Capital, will speak at the fourth edition of the Angola Oil & Gas conference, taking place in Luanda this September

LUANDA, Angola, August 8, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce that Atanas Bostandjiev, Founder and Chairman of UK-based investment group Gemcorp Capital, will speak at this year’s edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) (https://apo-opa.info/3PTENZ0) conference, taking place in Luanda from September 13-14.

Gemcorp Capital is an independent investment management firm focused on investing across sovereign and corporate emerging markets. Since its inception, the firm has made over $6 billion in investments across 25 emerging market countries, and has plans to invest a further $10 billion in Africa over the next decade.

As the Founder and Chairman, Bostandjiev is responsible for the overall management and strategy of the firm. With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, Bostandjiev leads the company towards its vision of connecting investors and stakeholders to growth opportunities in emerging markets, including Angola.

The firm has made several sizeable investments in Angola in recent years, including partnering with Angola’s state-owned Endiama Mining for the development of the Mulepe diamond deposit. Gemcorp Capital additionally secured a $189 million contract in December 2022 for the restructuring of Angola Telecom, the national telecommunications operator.

Recently, the firm – alongside partners the African Export Import Bank and the Africa Finance Corporation – announced the financial close of the Cabinda Oil Refinery with a $335 million project financing facility. Following its completion, the project will process 30,000 barrels of oil per day, meeting 10% of the country’s demand for refined petroleum.

Through persistent economic, legal and social reforms, Angola has continued to attract new foreign direct investment and international development

According to Bostandjiev, Angola Gemcorp’s main geography for investment, Angola accounts for a significant amount of the Fund’s revenue stream.

“Through persistent economic, legal and social reforms, Angola has continued to attract new foreign direct investment and international development, and we at Gemcorp are excited to be a part of this story. This is why, unlike most funds, we have set up shop on the ground in Angola, and our local company is contributing to local job creation and economic development,” he says, adding that “One stand-out in-country example for us is our recent financing of the new Cabinda Oil Refinery, which will increase the country’s energy security and reduce Angola’s reliance on oil imports.”

He further notes that beyond the success of the oil industry, Angola has much to offer foreign investors in other sectors. Recent government reforms in mining, telecommunications and finance have been instrumental in attracting investments from several multinational companies, including Africell, Rio Tinto, Anglo-American and De Beers, some even with financing made available from us at Gemcorp.

“These are generally exciting times for emerging markets due to high interest rates and inflation experienced in developed countries. These underlying conditions will ultimately help to close the financing gap for emerging markets and lead to an economic boom in the Global South,” he states.

Bostandjieve highlights that Gemcorp is participating in the conference due to its role as a major player in the oil sector in Angola and Sub-Saharan Africa.

“We are the primary shareholder of the first oil refinery to be built in Angola since colonial times, whose phase one is expected to launch at the end of 2024. Additionally, this would be Gemcorp’s second investment into oil refinery capabilities for African countries, being also a shareholder in the Conex Petroleum Refining Company in Liberia. As such, we are very excited to share our insights with colleagues and explore future opportunities in the region.”

Devi Paulsen-Abbott, ECP CEO says: “We are looking forward to hosting Atanas Bostandjiev during this year’s AOG 2023 conference. Gemcorp has a long-history of making impactful investments in Angola and represents a strong partner for companies across the entire energy value chain. GeThe company’s investments in Angola align with the country’s efforts to expand refining capacity and accelerate economic diversification, and as such, the firm’s insights will be highly valued at the conference this September.”  

AOG 2023 takes place under the auspices of Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas and in partnership with the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels, the Oil Derivatives Regulatory Institute, national oil company Sonangol and the African Energy Chamber. The event unites regional and global oil and gas players under the theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development. Visit www.AngolaOilandGas.com for more information.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 in Paris Strengthens Its Role as Africa’s Premier Capital Allocation and Deal-Making Platform

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The Invest in African Energy Forum – taking place in Paris from 11–13 May 2027 – expands its role as a leading platform for energy investment, convening governments, operators and institutional capital to originate, structure and finance projects across Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 Forum will return to Paris for its fifth edition, strengthening its focus on investment, capital mobilization and deal-making across the full energy value chain. Confirmed for 11–13 May, IAE 2027 will bring together governments, national oil companies, operators and institutional capital to originate, structure and finance energy projects across Africa.

 

Building on the momentum of the 2026 edition, which attracted over 300 companies from more than 50 countries and facilitated three major upstream deal signings across frontier African markets, IAE 2027 further expands its investment offering against a backdrop of rising upstream discoveries, infrastructure needs and power demand alongside fragmented capital flows. The forum is designed to bridge that gap by convening ministries, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure investors, private equity and commercial lenders in curated deal environments focused on execution.

The 2027 edition will be anchored by a dedicated G2B Investment Origination Day, where governments and national oil companies present structured opportunities including licensing rounds, upstream farm-ins and national energy pipelines. The Transaction Suite will serve as a curated deal room where sovereigns and operators present assets directly to qualified investors, while Investor Circles will bring together development finance institutions, sovereign wealth funds and commercial banks to focus on capital structuring, blended finance and risk mitigation tools required to unlock investment at scale.

Now returning for its fifth edition, IAE 2027 reflects the forum’s continued evolution as a leading investment platform

A flagship Ministerial Capital Roundtable will convene African energy ministers and regional organizations to address fiscal frameworks, regulatory stability and investment conditions required to mobilize capital at scale. Alongside this, a CapEx Pipeline Forum, supported by development finance institutions and export credit agencies, will focus on financing LNG developments, pipelines, power systems and cross-border energy corridors.

“Now returning for its fifth edition, IAE 2027 reflects the forum’s continued evolution as a leading investment platform. Building on the strong foundation established over the past four editions, this year’s program expands the opportunities for governments, operators and investors to engage in structured environments where projects advance, partnerships are formed and financing decisions move forward. Our objective remains the same: to turn opportunity into financed and deliverable energy assets,” said Nadine Levin, Portfolio Director at Energy Capital & Power.

The program will maintain a strong upstream foundation through an Exploration & Discovery Investment Forum focused on de-risking frontier development using advanced technologies including AI-enabled subsurface imaging and data-driven exploration, alongside the growing role of national oil companies and domestic operators in upstream investment, gas monetization and domestic energy expansion.

Beyond upstream, the Grid Convergence Forum will address gas-to-power integration, hybrid industrial energy systems and regional electricity markets. On the final day, the Commodities & Capital Allocation Forum will convene global trading houses, insurers and financial institutions to examine how commodity flows, risk pricing and insurance mechanisms shape capital deployment into African energy projects, alongside sessions on export credit agency support and mega-project finance for FLNG, offshore developments and cross-border pipelines.

By integrating sovereign deal origination, structured investor engagement and capital allocation frameworks into a single platform, IAE 2027 further strengthens its role as a three-day investment environment where projects are advanced, partnerships are structured and capital commitments are actively pursued. It positions Paris as a central hub for African energy investment at a time when the sector’s defining challenge is converting opportunity into bankable projects and financed execution.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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JustMarkets Launches Browser-Based Web Terminal for MT5 Trading

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The new browser-based terminal enables MT5 account holders to access trading tools without installing software, expanding the broker’s trading ecosystem

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets (https://JustMarkets.com/) has launched its Web Terminal, a browser-based trading platform that enables clients to access their MT5 accounts directly through a web browser without downloading or installing additional software. The terminal is available to clients across all countries where the broker operates.

The Web Terminal was introduced following a preparation period that included technical optimization and user testing aimed at improving platform performance and usability before its public release.

Now every client can trade directly from their browser, with all the professional tools they need at their fingertips

Designed for MT5 accounts, the browser-based platform provides traders with access to a full trading environment from any compatible device. Users can access the terminal by selecting their trading account, clicking the “Trade” button, and choosing the “JustMarkets Terminal” option.

The Web Terminal includes a range of built-in trading features, including advanced charting tools with technical indicators, flexible trade volume settings, detailed information for tradable instruments, real-time market sentiment data, trading schedule and margin updates, and tools for managing multiple positions and pending orders through a single interface.

Commenting on the launch, a JustMarkets representative said: “At JustMarkets, we never stop evolving. With the Web Terminal, we wanted to remove every barrier between traders and the markets. Now every client can trade directly from their browser, with all the professional tools they need at their fingertips.”

The launch follows the introduction of the JustMarkets mobile trading application and marks another step in the company’s efforts to expand its trading ecosystem with browser-based solutions and additional trading tools.

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Shanghai – New York: to Become a Benchmark for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – On June 30, 2026, New York time, the launch ceremony and New York Forum for OUR WATER Season 3 were successfully held at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York. This event, themed “Rivers of Opportunities”, focused on the shared certainties of Shanghai and NYC, anchoring growth through open cooperation and reshaping the future through innovation and resilience.

Co-hosted by Bloomberg L.P., the Forum was attended by Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies; Tang Zhiwen, Minister, Embassy of the People’s Republic in the United States of America; Ma Xiaoxiao, Deputy Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in New York; Chen Yiqun, Director-General of Information Office of Shanghai Municipality, and Hu Minghua, President of Shanghai United Media Group and over 200 guests from the political, business, finance and cultural sectors of China and the United States. The forum is dedicated to exploring the openness and similarities between Shanghai and New York to identify a shared framework of certainties among global hub cities.

The two cities share distinct advantages in sectors such as finance and trade, while also facing common challenges in urban renewal, low-carbon development, and digital transformation. Candid and open dialogue is essential for mutual learning, and it will also inject stability into China-U.S. relations.

On the topic of how global capital understands the Chinese market, a panel titled “Investing in China, Winning the Future” featured Chinese and international guests discussing how the appeal of Chinese assets is shifting from traditional growth narratives to AI, high-end manufacturing, financial opening-up, and institutional market development. As a hub for financial opening-up, an asset allocation center, and a cluster for innovative enterprises, Shanghai has become a crucial gateway linking international capital with opportunities in China.

Consumption is one of the most dynamic topics between China and the U.S. At the second panel of “Opportunies in emerging Consumer Markets”, moderated by Bloomberg Television host David Westin, panelists observed that the consumer vitality of Shanghai and New York stems not only from market size but also from their ongoing ability to create experiences, understand people, and activate urban spaces.

Besides the forum, the New York series of events for OUR WATER Season 3 also includes: West Meets East·Shanghai & New York 2026 – A Polaroid 20×24 Special Exhibition; Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams – An Exhibition of Art Design and Technology; An Exhibition themed Shanghai’s “One River, One Creek” and Jing’an CAZ China-U.S. Business Leaders Dialogue in New York.

These events shape a tangible and immersive waterfront narrative, allowing Shanghai and New York—two super metropolises that have thrived on water—to resonate in harmony through dialogue. As Minister Tang Zhiwen stated in his address, Shanghai and New York, are expected to become benchmarks for subnational cooperation between China and the United States, and to make new contributions to fostering a “constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability.”

 

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