​Rebecca Gaskin Gain has served as an independent non-executive director with CBZ Holdings, Zimbabwe’s largest financial institution, since 2020. She also sits on the board of directors. Rebecca Gaskin Gain is primarily involved with the transformation strategy at the company to support continued CBZ growth as both a corporate finance and investment banking institution.

Early in 2022, CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZHL) announced intentions to further expand its presence in the financial sector via an acquisition of a 31.22 percent stake in First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL). The CBZHL board of directors agreed to purchase the FMHL stake from the National Social Security Agency at $28 per share, or approximately $6.356 billion, plus transaction costs of about $91 million. CBZHL netted nearly 227 million shares in the transaction.

The board approved the bid, in part, due to the synergistic potential between CBZHL and FMHL. Speaking on behalf of CBZHL, group legal corporate secretary Rumbidzayi Angeline Jakanani said the acquisition was fueled by “domestic and regional trends as well as the commercial landscape … and potential growth opportunities.”

​Rebecca Gaskin Gain is an experienced investment and business advisor. She is a lawyer by profession and became a member of the New York State Bar Association in 1990. Subsequently, Rebecca Gaskin Gain has pursued a successful career in foreign direct investment. She has worked with private investors, multilateral agencies, bilateral agencies, large listed companies, and governments.

Investors often make foreign investments to diversify their portfolios. This is a practice designed to safeguard investors from volatility. However, before any foreign investment, the risk of the investment must be considered.

Economic risk is a major factor in assessing the risk of foreign investment. It is the estimation of a country’s capacity to repay its debts. A country with a stronger economy signifies a reliable investment opportunity. Political risk heavily impacts the safety of foreign investments as the political decisions made by a country will impact any investments in the country. This risk assesses the stance of a country as regards maintaining a favorable climate for foreign investors.

These factors are very important in assessing the level of risk in foreign investment before deciding whether to proceed. Understanding these concepts is crucial for potential investors to make good investment decisions. Several sources for information on these factors include ratings from rating agencies like S&P, Fitch, and Moody’s.