OUR EXPERTISE No one knows Africa like we do Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > About Us We stand with you to make your vision a reality With a relentless African spirit and distinct client focus, we have become a leading corporate and investment bank in and for our continent. Tag 150 years of African heritage Beyond our company ethos and 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. With over one and a half centuries of experience – and a significant footprint across the continent – we are a proudly pan-African institution that believes in building courageous partnerships that work. In doing so, we go to extraordinary lengths to exceed expectations. We challenge limits and close distances, connecting people to opportunities across borders, languages and cultures. Because African ingenuity knows no boundaries, neither do we. Tag A truly pan-African bank We’re a forward-thinking African business with a local presence in 10 countries across the continent, making us ideally positioned to solve regional challenges. Absa Group Limited is a listed, diversified financial services provider headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With an extensive branch network, a team of 41 000 banking professionals and a customer base of over 12 million, we are one of Africa’s most respected banks. Our presence on the continent includes regionally-coordinated coverage in 12 markets with on-the-ground banking capabilities in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia – and representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria. We provide global reach through our international offices situated in London and New York. Tag Driving business in Africa with international expertise and local knowledge Our recent Memorandum of understanding and detailed cooperation agreement with Societe Generale (SocGen)leverages global expertise that enables us to drive connectivity across key client corridors of UK/Europe, US & China, into and within Africa. With shared ambitions on the continent, our aligned innovative approach enables us to better serve clients, both local and international, in their banking needs across the continent. We're taking business to more of Africa than ever before. Learn More Tag Our capabilities and expertise Our Corporate and Investment Banking business is a leader in African capital markets and offers a comprehensive suite of products, with the ability to leverage a unique combination of local presence and global reach. Turning an investment opportunity in Africa into something exceptional requires a financial services partner on your doorstep who can offer universal solutions to meet your business needs. Our industry leaders work in Africa’s key sectors to bring possibilities to life across a comprehensive suite of corporate and investment banking services. As one of Africa's largest listed banking groups, we harness our deep understanding of investment flows, market participants, sector trends and regulations to unlock value for our clients across the continent. Bringing our African ingenuity to key global corridors Transforming an investment opportunity in Africa into something exceptional requires a financial services partner on your doorstep who can offer universal solutions to meet your business needs. Our International offices, located in London and New York, deliver the continent of Africa to you. Absa International Deals Awards Media and News DealsBuilding a better Africa with innovative financing solutionsAbsa CPF offers a wide range of commercial property finance solutions to help facilitate the development or acquisition of commercial properties, and help businesses grow Africa. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsRedefining 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. Explore the dealMoreDealsCollaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies.Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies A US$50 million risk-sharing facility. Corporate and Investment Banking That's Africanacity. Explore the deal MoreDealsThe R2.4bn finance deal with the Newlyn GroupThe R2.4bn finance deal with the Newlyn Group is one aimed at growing the Durban harbour as well as businesses that function within the precinct. That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsAfrica Deal of the YearWinners of Airfinance Journal Awards 2020, Africa Deal of the Year. That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsPartnering to Power AfricaWe are proud to have helped the Redstone Concentrated Solar Power project power up 200 000 homes and create employment for 2,000 community members with a R11,6 billion renewable energy project.That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsCommitted to delivering innovative funding for ground-breaking developmentsIt 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.That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsFunding that makes a shared future possibleFunding partner to Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, for their USD 1.1 billion acquisition of OML 17. Enabling economic development in Nigeria and strengthening Heirs Holdings and Transcorp’s impact on local communities. That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsEnabling Africa’s Digital TransformationContributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development. That's Africanacity. Explore the dealMoreDealsBokpoort Concentrated Solar Power plantRefinancing of R958M Learn MoreMoreDealsStrategic moves made possible.When Barloworld needed a winning move, we made it possible. A R5.347bn M&A acquisition successfully advised and funded by Absa.MoreDealsWith the right perspective, any vision is possibleCommercial Property Finance with a positive outlook.MoreDealsAircraft 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. MoreDealsFinance 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.More Think BusinessBarclays Bank of Kenya – Best Bank in Corporate Banking 2016THINK BUSINESS 2016The New Generation Social & MediaMost Innovative Application for ChatBankingTHE NEW GENERATION SOCIAL & MEDIA 2016Best Revenue Generating Marketing Campaign/Event for ChatBankingTHE NEW GENERATION SOCIAL & MEDIA 2016Best Corporate Website for absa.co.zaFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2016The Banker Transaction Banking AwardsBest Investment Bank in TanzaniaThe Banker Transaction Banking Awards 2018The BankerLoans: Naspers $2.5bn multi-currency revolving credit facilityTHE BANKER 2016Bonds: Corporates: Petra Diamonds $300m bond issueTHE BANKER 2016Acquisition of Aquarius Platinum by Sibanye GoldTHE BANKER 2017Liquid Telecom’s acquisition of NeotelTHE BANKER 2017Republic of South Africa’s bond and switch offerTHE BANKER 2017MTN’s dual-tranche EurobondTHE BANKER 2017Best Foreign Investment Bank AfricaTHE BANKER 2017Best Investment Bank, East AfricaTHE BANKER 2017Best Investment Bank South AfricaTHE BANKER 2017Best Syndicate LoanTHE BANKER 2017The Asian Banker AwardsBest Transaction Bank in Mauritius The Asian Banker Awards 2018Best Cash Management Bank in Mauritius The Asian Banker Awards 2018Best Trade Finance Bank in South Africa The Asian Banker Awards 2018Best equity house – South AfricaThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best Cash Management and Transaction Bank in KenyaThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best Cash Management Bank in MauritiusThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best Trade Finance Bank in AfricaThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best loan house – South AfricaThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best local investment bank – South AfricaThe Asian Banker Awards 2020Best investment bank – MozambiqueThe Asian Banker Awards 2020SRPMarkets Awards – Personality of the year; Ryan SydowSRP 2016Markets Awards – Best 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SA Equity ETFs: NewFunds S&P GIVI RESI 15 ETFSOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018Best Tracking Efficiency over three yearsSOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018Best SA Equity ETFSOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018Best Non-equity ETF for both one and three yearsSOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018Issuing House – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewFundsSouth African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020SA Equity – Total Return Performance – 5 Years – NewFunds Equity Momentum ETFSouth African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020Foreign and Commodity ETFs – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewPalladium ETFSouth African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020Refinitiv StarMine AwardsMost Accurate Forecasting in Reuters Polls (South Africa)Refinitiv StarMine Awards 2020Project Finance AwardsBest oil and gas deal: NNPC Chevron joint venture financing in NigeriaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2016Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South AfricaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2016Best natural resources deal: Maamba Collieries’ coal mine in ZambiaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2016Best oil and gas deal: Project Santolina 2 stage mega-brownfield development in NigeriaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2017Best natural resources deal: Kalagadi Manganese’s integrated mining project in South AfricaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Best energy infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in MozambiquePROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018PFI AwardsOil Deal of the year – NNPC/ChevronPFI AWARDS 2016Africa Deal of the year – Maamba CollieriesPFI AWARDS 2016Solar Deal of the year – Ilanga 1PFI AWARDS 2016Wind Deal of the year – MainstreamPFI AWARDS 2016Markets AwardsPersonality of the year; Ryan SydowMARKET AWARDS 2016Best ETF HouseMARKET AWARDS 2016Best Proprietary Index ProviderMARKET AWARDS 2016Best Distributor; Yield Enhancement Products, AfricaMARKET AWARDS 2016Best House HybridsMARKET AWARDS 2016Best House InterestMARKET AWARDS 2016Best 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ZambiaInternational Business Magazine 2020Best Corporate Bank in Zambia 2020International Business Magazine 2020IJ Global AwardsRefinancing Deal of the Year: Bujagali Hydro Power ProjectIJ GLOBAL AWARDS 2018Refinancing Deal of the Year: Bujagali Hydro Power ProjectIJ Global Awards 2018Global Finance World's Best Investment Banks AwardsBest M&A Bank in AfricaGlobal Finance World’s Best Investment Banks Awards 2020Global Finance AwardsOutstanding Financial Innovators Bank in AfricaGLOBAL FINANCE 2021Oustanding Innovations in Cash ManagementGLOBAL FINANCE 2021Best Merger and Acquisitions Bank in AfricaGLOBAL FINANCE 2018Best Mergers & Acquisition Bank in AfricaGlobal Finance Awards 2021Best Investment Bank in MauritiusGlobal Finance Awards 2021Best Trade Finance ServicesGlobal Finance Awards 2020Best Online Portal in AfricaGlobal Finance Awards 2020Global CapitalAfrica Loan Deal of the Year AspenGLOBAL CAPITAL 2017Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best Corporate Bank Zambia 2020Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best Corporate Social Responsibility in ZambiaGlobal Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best SME Bank Seychelles 2020Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best Forex Bank Mozambique 2020Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best Bank for Corporate Investment Management Services Mozambique 2020Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Best banking Technology Overhaul Mozambique 2020Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020Firm Rankings9th Equity DealingFIRM RANKINGS 20168th Corporate AccessFIRM RANKINGS 20167th Administration (Operations and Product Control)FIRM RANKINGS 20167th Equity SalesFIRM RANKINGS 20164th Equity Derivatives DealingFIRM RANKINGS 20161st Fixed Interest Securities DealingFIRM RANKINGS 2016Financial Mail Top Analyst AwardsTop 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Fixed Income Securities – 1st Assets Under Management (AUM) unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Equity Derivatives – 1st AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Corporate Access – 5th AUM unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Administration Efficiency – 5th AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Healthcare – Anuja JoshiFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Resources, Small and Midcap – Christina SteynFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Banks – Khaya MthembuFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Insurance – Grant DavidsFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Telecommunications – Niel VenterFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Financial Mail AwardsFinancial Mail Top Analyst – 5th in Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 5th in Domestic Economics – Peter WorthingtonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 4th in Africa ex-SA Non-Equities – Ridle MarkusFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 3rd in Technical Analysis – Judy PadayacheeFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 2nd in Fixed Income Securities – Mike KeenanFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 1st in Credit Analysis – Kate RustonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Analyst RankingsTop 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Equity Sales – 5th weighted and unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Firm Rankings – 9th Equity DealingFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2016Firm Rankings – 8th Corporate AccessFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2016Firm Rankings – 7th Administration (Operations and Product 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PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Africa Awards: Best natural resources deal: Tharisa Minerals’ refinancing for chrome and PGM mine in South AfricaEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Africa Awards: Best infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in MozambiqueEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Africa Awards: Best project finance house: Absa GroupEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Regional Awards: Dealmaker of the year: Johan Koorts, Absa GroupEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Regional Awards: Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South AfricaEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Regional Awards: Best wind farm: Enel Green Power’s 700 MW five wind parks projects in South AfricaEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Regional Awards: Best refinancing deal: Kosmos Energy’s revolving credit facility refinancingEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018Regional Awards: Best project bond: First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5bn multi-tranche issuanceEMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018EMEA Finance Achievement AwardsSyndicated Loans: Best local currency loan in Africa Enel Green Power’s ZAR14bn multi-tranche loanEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Syndicated Loans: Best syndicated loan house in Africa Absa GroupEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Debt Capital Markets: Best corporate bond in Africa Eskom’s US$1.5bn dual tranche issuanceEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Debt Capital Markets: Best financial institution bond in Africa Barclays Africa’s US$400mn debut Tier 2 issuanceEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Debt Capital Markets: Best bond house in Africa Absa GroupEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Energy’s US$400mn revolving credit facilityEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Restructuring, Refinancing and Repricing Winners: Best repricing in EMEA KosmosEMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018EMEA Finance - African Banking AwardsBest Equity House – MozambiqueEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Loan House – South AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – ZambiaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – TanzaniaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – South AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – BotswanaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – Pan-AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Cross-border M&A Deal in AfricaEMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018Best M&A House in AfricaEMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018Best IPO in Africa: Vodacom, TanzaniaEMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa AwardsExport Finance Deal of the YearBonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018Structured Finance Deal of the YearBonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018Project Finance Deal of the YearBonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018Financial Institutions Deal of the YearBonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018Best Equity House – MozambiqueBonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019Best Loan House – South AfricaBonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019Best Investment Bank – ZambiaBonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019Corporate Debt Deal of the YearBonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019Banker AfricaBest Unvestment Bank, East AfricaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Investment Bank, Southern AfricaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Investment Bank South AfricaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Investment Bank TanzaniaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Foreign Investment Bank AfricaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Investment Bank, TanzaniaBANKER AFRICA 2018Award YearTop 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Fixed Income Securities – 1st Assets Under Management (AUM) unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Equity Derivatives – 1st AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Equity Sales – 5th weighted and unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Corporate Access – 5th AUM unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Administration Efficiency – 5th AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Healthcare – Anuja JoshiFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Resources, Small and Midcap – Christina SteynFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Banks – Khaya MthembuFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Insurance – Grant DavidsFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Award CategoryTop 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Fixed Income Securities – 1st Assets Under Management (AUM) unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Equity Derivatives – 1st AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Equity Sales – 5th weighted and unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Corporate Access – 5th AUM unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Administration Efficiency – 5th AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Healthcare – Anuja JoshiFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Resources, Small and Midcap – Christina SteynFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Banks – Khaya MthembuFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Insurance – Grant DavidsFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021African Utility WeekDeal of the Year Kathu Solar ParkAFRICAN UTILITY WEEK 2017African Banker AwardsBest Investment Bank, ZambiaAFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018Best Investment Bank, BotswanaAFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018Best Loan House, South AfricaAFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018Investment Bank of the YearEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Achievement AwardsBest cross border M&A deal: Life Healthcare buys Allicance MedicalACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Best M&A House in AfricaACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018Best IPO in Africa: Vodacom TanzaniaACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 20182021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Fixed Income Securities – 1st Assets Under Management (AUM) unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Execution Equity Derivatives – 1st AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Equity Sales – 5th weighted and unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Corporate Access – 5th AUM unweightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the following Non-Research categories: Absa Administration Efficiency – 5th AUM weightedFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Healthcare – Anuja JoshiFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Resources, Small and Midcap – Christina SteynFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Banks – Khaya MthembuFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2021Top 5 in the Research categories of: Equities: Insurance – Grant DavidsFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 20212020Top 3 – Telecommunications – Niel VenterFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 5 in the research categories of: Africa Non-Equities – Ridle Markus, Sam Singh and Emily ChimpanziFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 5 in the research categories of: Financial and Industrial Small and Medium Market Cap Companies – Christina SteynFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 5 in the research categories of: Political Trends – Peter WorthingtonFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 5 in the research categories of: Technical Analysis – Judy PadayacheeFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 3 – Insurance – Grant DavidsFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 5 in the research categories of: Credit Analysis (South Africa) – Sivenathi MarwarwaFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020First place – Fixed-Interest Securities – Mike Keenan and Nikolaus GeromontFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2020Top 3 in – Administration Efficiency – Absa Administration TeamFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 20202020 Young Analyst of the Year – Khayelihle MthembuFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 20202019Investment Bank of the YearEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Equity House – MozambiqueEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Loan House – South AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – ZambiaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – TanzaniaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – South AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – BotswanaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Investment Bank – Pan-AfricaEMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019Best Research Team: Fixed IncomeJSE SPIRE Awards 2019Best Research Team: EconomicsJSE SPIRE Awards 20192018Beyond Research – 7th in Sales TeamsFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2018Beyond Research – 5th in Derivatives ExecutionFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2018Beyond Research – 4th in Administration EfficiencyFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2018Beyond Research – 2nd (AUM-weighted) in Fixed Interest Securities Execution (3rd unweighted)FINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 5th in Political Analysis – Peter WorthingtonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 5th in Domestic Economics – Peter WorthingtonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 4th in Africa ex-SA Non-Equities – Ridle MarkusFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 3rd in Technical Analysis – Judy PadayacheeFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 2nd in Fixed Income Securities – Mike KeenanFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 2018Financial Mail Top Analyst – 1st in Credit Analysis – Kate RustonFINANCIAL MAIL AWARDS 20182017Best House, AfricaMARKET AWARDS 2017Best ETF HouseMARKET AWARDS 2017Service Provider Awards – Best Proprietary Index Provider (shared with Commerzbank) Other Awards – Best Educational InitiativeSRP 2017Africa Structured Products & Alternatives Awards Manufacturer Awards – Best House, Multi-AssetSRP 2017Best oil and gas deal: Project Santolina 2 stage mega-brownfield development in NigeriaPROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2017Deal of the Year Kathu Solar ParkAFRICAN UTILITY WEEK 2017Africa Loan Deal of the Year AspenGLOBAL CAPITAL 2017Equity Research – 3rd in General Retailers – Rod Salmon, Thaule Masemola and Samantha NaickerFINANCIAL MAIL ANALYST RANKINGS 2017Best Unvestment Bank, East AfricaBANKER AFRICA 2017Best Investment Bank, Southern AfricaBANKER AFRICA 201720169th Equity DealingFIRM RANKINGS 20168th Corporate AccessFIRM RANKINGS 20167th Administration (Operations and Product Control)FIRM RANKINGS 20167th Equity SalesFIRM RANKINGS 20164th Equity Derivatives DealingFIRM RANKINGS 20161st Fixed Interest Securities DealingFIRM RANKINGS 2016Personality of the year; Ryan SydowMARKET AWARDS 2016Best ETF HouseMARKET AWARDS 2016Best Proprietary Index ProviderMARKET AWARDS 2016Best Distributor; Yield Enhancement Products, AfricaMARKET AWARDS 2016 Featured | 20 November 2019Absa CIB named best 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