• PIPL licensed by FSRA to operate in Abu Dhabi Global Market
• Firm to raise global capital for key African growth sectors
• License enables advisory, fund management, and deal structuring

Premier Investment Partners Limited (PIPL), an investment advisory and fund management firm, has been licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

The license, announced by the Invest Africa platform on Friday, September 12, 2025, authorizes PIPL to provide investment advice, credit facilities, investment deal structuring, and collective investment fund management in Dubai. The FSRA also approved PIPL's board appointments, ensuring the company's governance and compliance framework meets international standards.

With this new authorization, the company aims to raise international capital for strategic projects in Africa. Founder René Awambeng said the firm is now ready to advise on and structure transactions with themed funds that will target critical sectors on the continent, including trade, trade-related infrastructure, food security, and energy security.

These sectors have been identified by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other multilateral institutions as essential for sustainable growth. Mark Simmonds, the chairman, emphasized that the license will allow PIPL to connect international capital with Africa's most strategic growth sectors.

PIPL is a subsidiary of Premier Investment Holding Limited (PIHL), a Dubai-based financial holding company. It offers integrated banking, investment, and trading solutions to African governments, financial institutions, and corporations. 

Chamberline Moko