We are delighted to announce that Axis has won the annual Africa Global Funds ("AGF") awards 2020 for the "Best Fund Administrator: Private Equity Funds Under USD 20Bn". This is part of the Africa Service Provider Awards and is a recognised symbol of excellence as AGF is the only international awards in Fund Services across Africa. The AGF Awards were created to honour and generate both industry and public recognition of the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of Fund Service Providers covering Africa.

Commenting on the award, Sayyad Khayrattee – Head of Business Development and Marketing at Axis said: "This award is an endorsement of Axis private equity fund experience in the African markets and is a testimony to our team's unique and excellent level of service delivery to clients, and it shows our dedication. We will definitely strive to keep delivering the best fund administration services. This achievement is yet another milestone for Axis and we wish to dedicate this award to all our clients and contacts and we thank them for their constant support."

Husayn Sassa – Head of Funds and Investor Relations at Axis said: "Indeed, it is a great honor for us to have won this award. This is important for us as we continue to pave our way as a Fund Administrator of choice for Fund Managers focusing on Africa. The Axis team services its clients with energy and enthusiasm and at the same time, goes the extra mile to assist and support clients in carrying out their day to day business in a seamless manner. Lastly, but in no way the least, Axis strongly believes that there is no advertisement than good service while it pursues its journey as a preferred service provider by its existing and future clients."

Jean Claude Permal – Partner and Executive Director at Axis concluded that "Axis owes its success to its long-term, trust-based relationships with its clients by ensuring that the services delivered by our dedicated fund administration team are at the highest level and in accordance with our ISAE 3402 Type II certified internal systems. We have successfully built our core service offering around Africa's economic growth. We are proud to be associated with major development finance institutions, private equity firms and prominent business people active across the continent".