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Sarona SGGM Impact Report

We are proud to present the Sarona Global Growth Markets (SGGM) Private Equity (PE) Program 2022 Impact Report. The data in this report represents nearly half a billion individuals and organizations who have benefited, more than 220,000 jobs sustained (of which 39%...

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Earth Day 2023

Every year, on April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices to protect our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in our Planet,” calls for action towards investing in the...

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Q4 2022 – Sarona Emerging Markets Monitor

The global economic outlook continues to remain challenging, particularly given the effects of higher inflation, as a result of supply side imbalances following covid-19 and subsequently the war in Ukraine. Energy and food prices remain major contributors to this surge with prospects of further rises in interest rates going into next year. With recessionary warning signs flashing, a flight to safety has strengthened the US dollar, with the index (DXY) peaking above 13% before softening to 4.6% YTD. Despite emerging markets facing higher import costs and stronger inflationary pressures as a result, including the prospects of depleted currency reserves, economic growth forecasts remain positive for this year, albeit at more moderated levels.

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Sarona thanks its founder for many years of service

Gerhard Pries, our Founder and Managing Partner for the last dozen years, has announced his retirement from his executive role at Sarona. Gerhard will remain as Chair of the Board and member of the Sarona Investment Committee, while his long-time colleague, Serge...

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Patrick Hergt earns the Chartered Financial Analyst designation

Patrick Hergt Sarona is happy to announce that Patrick Hergt has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation (CFA® charter) that he has worked on while supporting our investment and business development teams fulltime. Patrick Hergt has been with Sarona since...

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2018 Annual Values Report: Delivering Prosperity for All

Today, Sarona is pleased to release its 2018 Annual Values Report. It is Sarona's belief that in applying ethical, social and environmental values to each investment decision, we build a better world for the current generation and future ones. Sarona's core beliefs...

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Sarona named to 2018 Best For The World: Overall list by B Lab

Sarona is proud to receive recognition for our on-going efforts in creating extraordinary positive global impact with a spot on the 2018 Best For The World list. The list is a comprehensive assessment administered by B Lab, a non-profit-making organisation that serves...

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OPIC President Applauds Sarona’s progress

Monday, May 12th, 2014 WASHINGTON – Speaking today at Sarona Asset Management’s Investor Day 2014, Elizabeth Littlefield, President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, recognized the...

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