CONDITIONS are ripe for impact-inspired investors in the United States and other developed nations to earn attractive risk-adjusted returns by making even small allocations to reputable Caribbean-based emerging alternative investments managers.
Sygnus Deneb Investments Limited has invested US$4 million ($600 million) into Chukka Caribbean Holdings Limited (CCH) to facilitate its strategic expansion into the Caribbean through its nature adventure excursions.
Sygnus Credit Investments Limited is helping to fund a 45-mile highway road improvement project slated for Exuma in The Bahamas, under a private-public partnership with Caribbean Pavement Solutions, a member of the Bahamas Striping Group of Companies.
Sygnus Capital Limited recently acted as lead arranger of a private-public partnership with the Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) subsidiary, Caribbean Pavement Solutions, for Sygnus Credit Investments Ltd (SCI) to fund up to US$25 million by way of alternative financing, for the 45-mile highway road improvement project slated for Exuma in The Bahamas.
Hosting its inaugural ‘Sygnus Day’ yesterday (September 22) at the AC Hotel in St Andrew, under the theme ‘The Emergence of Regional Alternative Investments’, Sygnus Capital Ltd saw scores of individuals attending the transformative conference either in person or virtually.
Berisford Grey, president and CEO of Sygnus Capital, has made an appeal for Government to implement legislation and incentives that support the creation of private equity fund in Jamaica.
Nigel Clarke says the Gov’t supports capital mobilisation to fuel long-term economic development.
According to Dr. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and Public Service, having cash reserves that can be utilised to seize chances is beneficial for Jamaica’s expansion and advancement.
Addressing the inaugural ‘Sygnus Day,’ hosted by the alternative investment firm, Sygnus, Clarke said the Andrew Holness government is supporting a deepening of capital markets to enable a Jamaica where capital is commoditized.
Having pools of capital that can be used to pursue opportunities is conducive to the country’s growth and development, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
