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

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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.

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A truly pan-African Bank


With a local presence in 10 countries across the continent, we are ideally positioned to solve regional challenges.

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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.

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Home to brave ideas

RISK MANAGEMENT

How do macro and market themes shape emerging market currencies like the rand – and what does that mean for your business? Find out in this episode of our Coffee Break Commerce podcast.

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Risk Management

How do macro and market themes shape emerging market currencies like the rand – and what does that mean for your business? Find out in this episode of our Coffee Break Commerce podcast.

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Committed to delivering innovative funding for ground-breaking collaborations

Royal Nuts Deal

Sole Arranger and Lender on a Structured Commodity Finance Facility for Royal Nuts

EAAIF Deal

Mandated Lead Arranger, Original Lender and Facility Agent

Jetcraft Deal

Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender and Hedging Bank to Ferroglobe South Africa

Red Rocket Deal

Our landmark project financing contribution towards an R8.8 billion transaction with Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd reinforces our position as a market leader in renewable energy financing.

Our team of hand-picked sector experts combine their specialist skills and regional knowledge to help you unlock real value.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

We provide competitive finance solutions and regional advisory services to support your African projects

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CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES

We provide bespoke solutions and advisory to help you adapt to evolving trends and solve regional challenges

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NATURAL RESOURCES & ENERGY

We provide tailored solutions with a long-term view to meet capital and capacity needs across the continent

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AGRICULTURE

We bring specialist solutions and decades of experience to support the full agriculture value chain

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POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

We provide tailored solutions, and advisory to meet growing energy and infrastructure demands

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Awards and accolades

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2024

EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2024

Best IPO in Africa: Boxer Retail (Main Board, Johannesburg Stock Exchange)

Best IPO in Africa (Mid-Cap): Emtel (Official Market, Stock Exchange of Mauritius)

Best IPO Follow-On Funding in Africa: Pick n’ Pay (Rights Issue)

Best MBO in EMEA: Alviva Holdings (divests Datacentrix to Management and Convergence Partners)

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2025

Bank Treasury and Funding Team of the Year

Corporate Bond House of the Year

Financial Institutions Bond House of the Year

Rising Star Bond House of the Year

Local Equity Capital Markets House of the Year

East Africa Investment Bank of the Year

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2025

Sustainable Finance Deal of the Year in Africa: Developing African Capital Markets Tanga Water Infrastructure Green Revenue Bond

Best Impact Investing Solution : Africa

Best Bank for Sustainable Finance: Kenya

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