Renaissance Capital wins multiple awards in Africa ranking

Johannesburg, 26 May 2011 – Renaissance Capital, the leading emerging markets investment bank, has won multiple awards for its research coverage in Africa from South Africa’s foremost weekly financial publication.

In the Financial Mail’s annual “Analyst of the Year” awards, published on 25 May, Renaissance Capital was ranked No. 1 overall (unweighted),

No. 1 for “Other African Economies and Markets,” and No. 3 overall (weighted) in all sectors.

In addition, Renaissance Capital ranked No. 1 overall (unweighted) dealing : Equities,
No. 2 in (weighted) dealing : Equities, and No. 5 in Sales. 

The awards follow a year of expansion for Renaissance’s global research team.

Following the acquisition of leading South African broker BJM in January 2010, Renaissance has more than doubled its research team globally, with over 35 people dedicated to Africa coverage.

“Renaissance Capital’s strong performance in the Financial Mail’s rankings further underscores our firm’s success in building the leading emerging markets research team in Africa and other key geographies, including Russia, CIS, Emerging Europe and Asia,” said David Nangle, Head of Equity Research.

Renaissance Capital’s rankings in the Financial Mail:

Gerhard Engelbrecht : No. 1 – Oil

Emma Townshend: No. 1 – Platinum

Elna Moolman: No. 1 – Econometrics

Renda Rundle: No. 1 – Quants

Johan Snyman: No. 1 – Electronics

Ceri Moodie: No. 1 – Business Support

Rey Wium: No. 1 – Luxury Goods

Jeanine Womersley: No. 1 – Hotels

Ceri Moodie: No. 1 – Diversified industrials

Umulinga Karangwa: No. 2 – Africa (Other African Economies and Markets)

Rey Wium: No. 2 – Innovative Research

Mamokete Lijane: No. 3 – Fixed Income

John Arron: No. 3 – Construction

Ilan Stermer: No. 4 – Banks

Herman van Papendorp: No. 4 – Investment Strategy

Johan Snyman: No. 4 – Telecoms

Johan Snyman: No. 4 – Comp Serv

Johan Snyman and Jeanine Womersley: No. 4 – Financial Industrial Small Caps

Robyn Collins: No. 4 – Pharmaceuticals

Yvonne Mhango: No. 5 – Africa (Other African Economies and Markets)

Mamokete Lijane: No. 5 – Credit Analysis

Ceri Moodie: No. 5 – Corporate Governance

Adriana Benedetti: No. 6 – Paper

Robyn Collins: No. 6 – Food Producers

About Renaissance Capital (www.rencap.com)

Renaissance Capital is a leading investment bank focused on the emerging markets of Russia, CIS, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.

The Firm also offers its clients access to these markets through financial centers such as London, New York and Hong Kong.  

Renaissance Capital has market-leading positions in each of its core businesses - M&A, equity and debt capital markets, securities sales and trading, research, and derivatives.

The Firm is building market-leading practices across emerging markets globally in metals & mining, oil & gas and agriculture. Renaissance Capital is part of Renaissance Group.