Affinitas Consulting (http://www.affinitasconsulting.ae) and Norange Capital Markets (http://www.norange.net) sign a joint venture agreement to identify, select and finance key infrastructure projects in the emerging markets.

Affinitas Consulting Managing Director, Luca Gorlero says: "we are extremely happy about this joint venture, in Norange we have found a capital market operator with deep knowledge, innovative thinking and deep financial resources. This JV enables us to offer structured financing for key infrastructure projects in the emerging economies as well as setting a strong foothold in China leveraging Norange's presence there." "At a time in which the financial industry presents its limits and weaknesses we can aggressively pursue projects that will make a difference for real people, organizations and governments in our areas of competence."

Norange Capital Markets CEO, Hendrie Hattingh: "Affinitas is the perfect partner for NCM, their knowledge of emerging economies is a true asset, they have on the ground presence in many of the areas that we target. Most importantly we share the same innovative thinking when it comes to macro-economics and finance." "Our knowledge of financial markets and banking instruments will enable Affinitas clients to turn their projects into a reality". Mr. Hattingh adds: "we both believe that we are at a macroeconomic inflection point and structured financing requires innovative thinking and new approaches. The weakness in the financial systems across the G7 countries is a key factor
supporting our quest for innovation and excellence, we approach projects and geographies that traditional banking find difficult to assess and operate in."
Affinitas and Norange target their services to private, public organizations as well as governments which require innovative finance instruments to structure the financing for infrastructure projects.

Affinitas Consulting is a United Arab Emirates company with presence in Georgia, Latvia and China. Affinitas is an emerging market expert that focuses on providing commercial and financial services to organizations interested in the emerging markets. Affinitas also works closely with emerging market governments to channel foreign direct investment to specific geographies or projects.

Norange is a Hong Kong based capital market operator focused on the creation, delivery and monetization of complex financial instruments and projects. Norange works with a wide variety and types of private and institutional investors across multiple countries.

For media relations contact: support@affinitasconsulting.ae
Contact: Anastasia Pakhalkova, +971529060357, ap@affinitasconsulting.ae