Our financial services expertise spans market access innovation, digital transformation, and impact-driven investment strategies. We design blended finance structures, strengthen capital markets, and build the financial infrastructure that unlocks private investment — $420M+ mobilized to date.
What we do
CAPITAL MARKETS & INVESTMENT DESIGN
Designing finance structures that connect frontier markets with institutional capital and crowd in private investment
Focus areas
Capital markets development and strengthening
Credit enhancement and risk mitigation
Climate and green finance instruments
- ESG-integrated investment structuring
Digital Finance Revolution & FINTECH
Deploying cutting-edge fintech solutions that democratize financial access and accelerate inclusion
Focus areas
Digital financial services strategy and implementation
Mobile money and digital payment systems
Fintech ecosystem development
Regulatory sandbox support
Payment systems modernization
ESG-INTEGRATED GENDER LENS INVESTMENT
Structuring investments that meet international ESG and gender standards while delivering returns
Focus areas
ESG framework development
2X Challenge compliance
Gender lens investment design
Impact measurement systems
BLENDED FINANCE & CAPITAL MOBILIZATION
Engineering sophisticated risk-sharing mechanisms that de-risk private capital and catalyze cross-sector partnerships
Focus areas
Blended finance structure design and implementation
Concessional capital deployment strategies
Public-private partnership structuring
First-loss capital and guarantee facilities
- Development finance institution engagement
OUR APPROACH
Financial Systems Projects
FCDO | £90M | 2021 | Global Multi-Country
Mobilising institutional capital at scale
Impact
- Listed product perfor- Investment products listed on London, Johannesburg exchanges
- Institutional capital mobilization models demonstrated at scale
- Frontier market investment vehicles structured and launched
Our Role
Advisory support towards designing capital mobilization strategies and blended finance frameworks for frontier markets.
DFAT | 2024-2026 | Indonesia
Climate-resilient infrastructure through PPPs
Impact
- AUD 374M government budget mobilized for infrastructure
- Gender and climate standards embedded in project design
6 climate-resilient PPP projects prepared with 2X integration
Our Role
Advisory support across PPP structuring, climate-resilient design, and gender-responsive infrastructure frameworks.
DFID | £68M | 2018-2022 | 19+ Emerging Markets
Capital markets, fintech, and regulatory reform across 19 markets
Impact
- Capital market transactions grew from $366M to $719M
- Fintech regulatory reforms implemented across multiple markets
- Digital finance ecosystems strengthened in 19+ countries
Our Role
Financial sector advisor on capital markets development, fintech innovation, and regulatory reform working with LSE, Bank of England, and FCA.
FCDO | £50M | 2024-2026 | Multi-Country
Evaluating FCDO's flagship trade programme
Impact
- Multi-country trade and investment interventions assessed
- 2X Challenge and ESG frameworks integrated across multiple countries
- Gender-smart investment models validated for scale Challenge and green investment evaluation frameworks applied
Our Role
Technical advisor on assessing effectiveness of investment mobilization, trade facilitation, and gender-lens investing across FCDO's flagship multi-country programme.
USAID | $17M | 2022-2025 | Pakistan
Unlocking FDI and increasing U.S.-Pakistan trade
Impact
$14.5M FDI mobilized across priority sectors
754 investor meetings facilitated (Dubai, Riyadh, NYC, SF)
$133M investment pipeline developed
Our Role
Trade and investment advisory support spanning investor roadshows, pipeline development, and institutional strengthening.
USAID/Iraq | $53.3M | 2012 | Iraq
Evaluating financial sector reform in conflict-affected markets
Impact
- Retail payment systems and credit bureau establishment evaluated
- Banking sector reforms assessed for sustainable market development
- Financial infrastructure strengthened in post-conflict environment
Our Role
Financial sector advisory support assessing payment systems, credit infrastructure, and banking reforms in fragile state context.
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Related Services
Financial systems strengthening work often integrates capabilities from our other practice areas
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