Insights & analysis

Our perspective on finance in West Africa

Perspectives, analysis and field experience on financing and structuring issues across the WAEMU and ECOWAS region.

Raising funds isn't just pitching — structure, convince, negotiate

Raising funds is not just a good pitch. It is a strategic, demanding and structured process that can transform a company's trajectory.

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Finance function4 min

Why does your company need a financial dashboard?

Running a company without a financial dashboard is like driving without a dashboard. Here are three good reasons to build a clear, structured one.

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Structured finance5 min

Leasing: an effective solution

A financing solution that lets you use an asset without buying it immediately, with a purchase option at the end of the contract.

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Mergers & Acquisitions5 min

Grow faster through mergers and acquisitions

Often seen as reserved for large multinationals, mergers and acquisitions are a real strategic lever for Senegalese companies of all sizes.

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Dedicated funds & financial engineering5 min

Optimise your investments with our fund management expertise

Entrusting the management of a fund is much more than allocating resources: it is building a sustainable, high-performing strategy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions5 min

Strategic acquisition: how we help our clients grow

The story of an entrepreneur seeking to acquire a group of fintech companies in the sub-region, and the tailor-made support that secured the deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions6 min

A merger, an acquisition: the story of a successful transformation

From vision to post-transaction integration, the account of the key stages of an external-growth operation supported by FAM advisory.

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Finance function6 min

Improve your financial management with FAM advisory

Financial management is a strategic practice of steering and controlling resources. Discover how we support you towards your objectives.

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Finance function5 min

5 key strategies to boost your profitability

Optimising profitability is a major objective for executives. Here are five concrete strategies to sustainably improve your financial position.

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Structured finance6 min

Unlock your company's potential with structured finance

Structured finance uses financial engineering to deliver complex projects. Discover our six-step approach.

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Structured finance6 min

Startups: power your growth with the right financing

Getting the right type of financing at the right time can be decisive for your startup's expansion. Here's how we support you.

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Mergers & Acquisitions6 min

Growth strategies: Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A are powerful levers to accelerate growth and strengthen competitiveness. Discover how our services transform your company.

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Structured finance6 min

Boost your major construction projects

In construction, financing major projects is a crucial step. An overview of the options and strategies for advantageous financing.

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Finance function4 min

4 financial tips to navigate a transition period

Faced with the new challenges of a transition period, FAM advisory shares sound financial advice to secure your decisions.

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Finance function5 min

5 tips to optimise your company's finances

From customer invoicing to cash management, five concrete levers to improve your company's financial health.

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Dedicated funds & financial engineering5 min

Islamic finance: what is it?

Principles, financing modes and differences with conventional finance: a breakdown of the fundamentals of Islamic finance.

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Structured finance4 min

Financing the economy: the informal sector, the Achilles heel

Representing 80% of the business fabric in Senegal, the informal sector struggles to access financing. What if the heart of the problem lay in structuring projects?

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Structured finance4 min

SMEs, you can obtain financing via the Stock Exchange

The BRVM's third compartment, 'BRVM Small Caps', offers SMEs access to long-term capital. What are the eligibility conditions?

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Structured finance3 min

BCEAO's SME financing scheme

To promote a critical mass of high-performing SMEs, the BCEAO set up a scheme to support the financing of SMEs/SMIs in the WAEMU.

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Structured finance3 min

4 essential criteria to successfully finance your project

The fundamentals to bring together to give your project every chance of convincing your financial partners.

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Press review

In the media

Press coverage and media profiles featuring FAM advisory and its leadership.

Teranga CEOAugust 2025

Fatoumata Mbengue Ba: a finance architect serving development

A profile of FAM advisory's founder, a leading female voice in structured finance and project structuring across West Africa.

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