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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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Commercial Property Finance with a positive outlook.
Aircraft finance deal boosts Angola’s national carrier
Absa 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 investor
Absa successfully concludes first cross-border CPF transaction to the value of US$40 million in Mozambique.
Commercial property deal expected to boost local economy by R8 billion
New Absa deal expected to inject R2 billion into South Africa’s economy and attract R6 billion worth of new sales opportunities. Â
R1,3 billion commercial property development finance
Absa backs local development with R1.3 billion loan, attracting additional foreign investment to the region.
Largest corporate bond issuance in Nigeria’s history
Absa acts as joint lead issuing house in allocating NGN100 billion in unsecured bonds in Nigeria’s largest corporate bond issuance in history.
Curro Holdings secures a landmark R1 billion
Absa continues to support Curro’s instrumental role in changing the education landscape.
Absa assists J&J Group to fulfil its capital requirements with R166 million deal.
The R166 million deal affirms Absa’s continued commitment towards empowerment financing in South Africa.
Absa supports London-based private equity firm to grow its African footprint
R45 million deal helps London-based business to acquire South African company, Efficient Group Limited.
Absa plays critical role in US$225 million deal
Absa cements position as only African bank to be involved in financing of the two jumbo tower companies, HIS and Helios Towers.
Absa participates in R15 billion Eskom deal
Absa’s R2.5 billion participation partially funds Eskom’s requirement for capital expenditure and general corporate purposes.
R450 million deal supports Kaap Agri’s growth plans
Absa backs Kaap Agri, the largest co-operative company in the Western Cape to ensure the business maintains a strong presence and influence in the agricultural sector.
Absa participates US$12.5 million in US$25 million Mauritius-based deal
Absa remains the only African bank involved in financing UK-based Helios Towers.
Absa supports South African mining sector with R500 million loan
A R500 million revolving credit facility supports Gold Fields, one of the world’s largest gold mining firms.
Absa contributes US$300 million to record natural gas project
Absa backs Total South Africa in the Area 1 Mozambique LNG project, a landmark project that will transform Southern Africa.
2020
Best Trade Finance Services and Best Online Portal in Africa
Global Finance Awards
Best Cash Management Services and Best Payment Services in Africa
EMEA Finance Treasury Services Awards
Best M&A Bank in Africa
Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks Awards 2020
Excellence in Leadership in Africa
Euromoney
2019
Market Leaders: Ghana & Zambia
Euromoney 2019
Best Service Overall (Ghana)
Euromoney 2019
Corporate Debt Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019
Best Investment Bank in Tanzania
The Banker Transaction Banking Awards 2018
2018
Best Cross-border M&A Deal in Africa
EMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018
Best M&A House in Africa
EMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018
Best IPO in Africa: Vodacom, Tanzania
EMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2018
Refinancing Deal of the Year: Bujagali Hydro Power Project
IJ Global Awards 2018
