Helios Investors III, L.P., a fund advised by Africa-focused private investment firm Helios Investment Partners (Helios), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Crown Agents Bank Limited (CAB) and Crown Agents Investment Management Limited (CAIM), following the receipt of regulatory approvals.

CAB and CAIM provide payments, trade finance, foreign exchange and investment management services to frontier and emerging markets, primarily in Africa, the Caribbean and South-East Asia, and act as a commercial gateway for entities seeking to operate in these regions. They have been active in the developing world since 1833, providing solutions to governments, non-government organisations, central banks, commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, international companies, and pension and investment fund managers.

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