The 7th edition of the BRVM Awards 2026 took place on March 26 and 27 for the second time in the Senegalese capital. Under the theme “BRVM at the crossroads of technology and sustainability for better financing of the UEMOA economies,” the ceremony highlighted financial innovations, remarkable market performances, and initiatives in favor of sustainable finance in West Africa.
On the sidelines of the event, Joseph Félix Dier, CEO of CGF Gestion and president of the Association of Collective Investment and Asset Management Companies of the UEMOA Area (ASCOP), spoke with Financial Afrik about the strategic role of asset management in transforming savings into a real engine of economic financing.
Despite a banking rate of around 25%, financial inclusion in the UMOA zone reaches nearly 83%, driven in particular by mobile money. There is significant savings potential, but it is still underutilized in structured investment channels.
To address this, asset management companies are developing tailored products, including mutual funds, retirement savings plans, and treasury management solutions for businesses. CGF Gestion has over 8,000 clients and manages 112 billion FCFA (186 million USD) in assets.
In a context of rising interest rates in the bond market, the company adjusts its strategies by favoring short-term investments to preserve liquidity and optimize returns. It also focuses on a personalized approach, combining transparency and financial education, to strengthen the trust of savers, which has been weakened by past experiences.
Present in Senegal and Ivory Coast, CGF Gestion now aims to expand its model to the entire UEMOA, with the objective of making savings a sustainable lever for financing regional economies.
