Eric Karanja
Eric Karanja is a Portfolio Manager at Britam Asset Managers, where he provides insights into the growing interest in dollar-denominated money market funds in Kenya, linking the trend to both speculation and the need for investors to hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,339 | $106,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 40,339 | $106,000 | 80$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Britam Asset Managers Portfolio Manager Eric Karanja noted that investment in government securities is associated with the country’s increasing obligation to pay retirement benefits.
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Kenya:
Eric Karanja explained that the decision for concentration in these asset classes is informed by regulations as provided by RBA.
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Kenya:
Eric Karanja notes that the demand for dollar-denominated MMFs is partly associated with how the shilling performed in 2023 heading into 2024.
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