Mining Indaba 2022Driving the transition of miningThe bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more EVENTSGrowing Africa by growing businessSmall-Medium Enterprises are strategic drivers to most African economies and the livelihoods of many. However, more needs to be done to support these cornerstones of growth across the continent. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more Capital Provider of the Year award 2021 Proud winners of Capital Provider of the Year at the Southern Africa Regional Exporters Awards The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more CASH MANAGEMENT Procurement made simpleWith the digital transformation of ERP systems, the future is now. Find out more Euromoney Survey 2021Proud winners of Best Service in Africa Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2021The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more EMEA Finance Treasury Services Awards 2021Best Cash Management and Best Payment Services in AfricaRecognised for our innovative Treasury solutions. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more SECTOR EXPERTISEOur foresight assists your business's sustainable growth potentialWe have created a platform for our sector experts to provide data driven insights that will help your business adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. Find out more TRADE MANAGEMENT ONLINEFrom the rest of the world to our clients' warehousesGet access to our suite of trade finance solutions from your mobile device or computer 24/7, no matter where you are Find out more AFRICAN INSIGHTSLeading insights & uniquely African perspectivesExpert analysis and sectoral insights to frame your thinking and guide your decisions. Explore insights and events No one knows Africa like we do As a leader in African capital markets with a comprehensive suite of products, we have a unique ability to leverage our local presence and global reach 150-years of African heritage Beyond our wealth of experience – our bravery to imagine and our will to get it done makes us the right partner to bring your African vision to life.MORE A truly pan-African Bank With a local presence in 10 countries across the continent, we are ideally positioned to solve regional challenges.MORE Extensive reach and expertise With our extensive branch network, our team of 41 000 and a customer base of nearly 12 million, we are one of Africa’s most respected banks.MORE Home to brave ideas RISK MANAGEMENT The AfCFTA’s Early Promise for African Trade Just over a year since it opened, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is already showing positive signs of facilitating easier – and cheaper – trade on the continent RISK MANAGEMENT Why PAPSS Is A Game-Changer For African Business RISK MANAGEMENT Capitalising on Commodities RISK MANAGEMENT What’s Driving the Rand’s Value in 2022? RISK MANAGEMENT Russia, the Rand and the Complexities of Emerging Markets Risk Management Why isn’t the Rand worth what it’s worth? There’s often a gap between the fair value of the rand and the currency’s real-world value. Why is that? View less Subscribe for quarterly updates Analysis and data-driven insights for a changing world – delivered direct to your inbox. Name Company email address I consent to provide my personal information being collected and processed for this subscription. I Accept the Terms and Conditions Committed to delivering innovative funding for ground-breaking collaborations View all Greening Affordable Housing with Transcend Absa is proud to have supported and enabled the “greening” of the Transcend rental portfolio by providing a R147.5m green loan. Transcend has Edge Certified a third of their portfolio and the remaining certifications will be rolled out in the short term. Edge Certification, the gold standard of residential sustainability measurement, ensures properties are at least 20% more energy, water and embodied energy materials efficient. Funding solutions as abundant as the air that we breatheWe are proud to have acted as the Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for Air Liquide's R5.9 billion where we refinanced a portion of the acquisition of Sasol's air separation units located in Secunda, South Africa. This is the biggest oxygen production site in the world. Setting the scene for Africa’s digital growthWe are proud to have acted as the mandated lead arranger, facility agent and original lender to fund the acquisition of MultiChoice’s increased stake in BetKing. Innovative restructuring solutions for sustainable business growthWe helped Tongaat Hulett restructure their R6.3 billion debt package. Engineering a shared vision for a connected futureAbsa advised IHS on the acquisition, and sale and leaseback of 5,709 telecommunication towers from MTN in South Africa in a deal worth R6,4 billion. Through this transaction, IHS will enter South Africa and become the largest independent tower company in the country. Innovative financing for sustainable growthWe are proud to have contributed R1.65bn and further leveraged our dedicated ESG financing team, to structure a R1.7bn sustainability-linked tranche that supports environmental protection and inclusive growth for our client Exemplar REITail Limited. East Africa Breweries DealWe are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa. The deal includes R2billion for a data centre construction in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and R500 million to provide liquidity and optimise capital structure for improved shareholder returns. This funding will accelerate growth in Teraco’s business, enabling them to sign up many large new clients while increasing their services to existing clients. Creating sustainable economies through impactful developmentDeveloping and investing in commercial and residential property requires specialised focus, honed expertise and the right financial collaborators. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts continually assess markets for opportunities that offer sustainable growth streams. Building a better Africa with innovative financing solutionsOur partnerships are made possible by a dedicated team of property finance experts with extensive experience in structuring tailor-made, innovative financing solutions. We are excited to have successfully assisted Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) in funding the development of their 90-unit residential complex in Nairobi. Redefining the future through green energy financeGreen, clean, energy is the way to go. Our R5,2bn deal with Globeleq demonstrates our commitment to the financing of clean energy and the acceleration of investments that make a sustainable impact on the communities we serve. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies.Absa has paved new collaborative pathways in the form of a US$50 million risk-sharing facility with Development Financial Institution and Impact Investor, CDC Group. CIB partnershipIt takes partners with strong foundations to build a brighter future. We’re proud to have successfully funded the Amdec Group for the construction of Harbour Arch, a mixed-use development comprising six residential towers. Enabling Africa’s Digital TransformationContributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development. That's Africanacity. Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power plantRefinancing of R958M We see potential from every angleCommercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. With the right perspective, any vision is possibleCommercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. Commercial property deal expected to boost local economy by R8 billionNew Absa deal expected to inject R2 billion into South Africa's economy and attract R6 billion worth of new business sales opportunities. Aircraft finance deal boosts Angola’s national carrierAbsa assists Angola’s national air carrier in acquiring six De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircrafts to the value of US$55 million. Finance deals expand the portfolio of Africa's largest property investorAbsa successfully concludes first cross-border CPF transaction to the value of US$40 million in Mozambique. Driving sectoral excellence Our team of hand-picked sector experts combine their specialist skills and regional knowledge to help you unlock real value. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We provide competitive finance solutions and regional advisory services to support your African projects MORE CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES We provide bespoke solutions and advisory to help you adapt to evolving trends and solve regional challengesMORE NATURAL RESOURCES & ENERGY We provide tailored solutions with a long-term view to meet capital and capacity needs across the continentMORE AGRICULTURE We bring specialist solutions and decades of experience to support the full agriculture value chainMORE POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE We provide tailored solutions, and advisory to meet growing energy and infrastructure demandsMORE Explore all sectors African pulse VIEW ALL NATURAL RESOURCES Achieving high yields in a low yield environment Absa extends plans to grow its lending book in African markets How a global crisis impacts your risk management decisions COVID-19 & BEYOND Leadership for today and tomorrow Thoughtful planning, adaptive strategy and decisive action are required to withstand, reshape and progress. View more Awards and accolades 2022 African Region Award - Best Equity Bank Global Sector Award - Best Investment Bank in Power/Energy 2022 Local Markets Loan House of the Year Sub-Sahara Africa Investment Bank of the Year 2021 Best Equity House in Africa Best Syndicated Loan House in Southern Africa Best sub-sovereign syndicated loan:Industrial Development Corporation’s ZAR917mn loan Best financial institution bond in Africa:Absa’s US$500mn ATI perpetual callable issuance Best IPO in Africa:IHS Holding's US$378mn IPO Best corporate bond in Africa:Bidvest's debut 5NC2 senior unsecured US$800mn issuance Best financial institution bond in EMEA:Access Bank's debut US$500mn 144A/Reg S AT1 issuance Best Ghanaian cedi bond:Bayport Savings and Loan’s dual tranche GHS74.9mn issuance Best rand bond:Toyota Financial Services' ZAR1.066bn multi-tenor senior unsecured issuance Best local currency bond in EMEA:Dangote Cement's ₦50bn issuance View all Frequently used services Business Integrator Online Enrol Soft Certificate International Cash Management Request New BI Online Certificate Corporate Recall/Reversals Worksheet/Form International Trade Finance Business Integrator International Certificate Media Center Risk-free Rate Cashflow Calculator SARS Credit Push Information Guide Exchange rates View Historic Rates Currency Code Buy Rate Sell Rate