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.
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.
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.
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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Funding that makes a shared future possible
Funding 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.
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Enabling Africa’s Digital Transformation
Contributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development.
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Strategic 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.
With the right perspective, any vision is possible
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.
The Banker Transaction Banking Awards
Best Investment Bank in Tanzania
The Banker Transaction Banking Awards 2018
The Asian Banker Awards
Best Transaction Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
Best Cash Management Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
Best Trade Finance Bank in South Africa
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
Best equity house – South Africa
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best Cash Management and Transaction Bank in Kenya
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best Cash Management Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best Trade Finance Bank in Africa
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best loan house – South Africa
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best local investment bank – South Africa
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
Best investment bank – Mozambique
The Asian Banker Awards 2020
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA)
Most Capital Raised Over 1 Year – Foreign & Commodity ETFs: NewGold Plat ETF
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Tracking Efficiency over 3 years – SA Non-Equity ETF: NewFunds MAPPS Growth ETF
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Total Investment Returns over 5 years – SA Non-Equity ETFs: NewFunds GOVI ETF
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Total Investment Returns over 5 years – SA Equity ETFs: NewFunds S&P GIVI RESI 15 ETF
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Best Tracking Efficiency over three years
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Best SA Equity ETF
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Best Non-equity ETF for both one and three years
SOUTH AFRICAN LISTED TRACKER FUNDS AWARDS (SALTA) 2018
Issuing House – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewFunds
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
SA Equity – Total Return Performance – 5 Years – NewFunds Equity Momentum ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Foreign and Commodity ETFs – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewPalladium ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Refinitiv StarMine Awards
Most Accurate Forecasting in Reuters Polls (South Africa)
Refinitiv StarMine Awards 2020
JSE SPIRE Awards
Best Sales Team: Bonds
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Team: Credit Bonds
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Sales Team: Forex and Forex Derivatives
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Market Making Team: Forex Options
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Market Making Team: Forex and Forex Futures
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Research Team: Forex
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Research House
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Research Team: Fixed Income
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Research Team: Economics
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
Best Research Team: Credit
JSE SPIRE AWARDS 2018
International Business Magazine
Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia
International Business Magazine 2020
Best Corporate Bank in Zambia 2020
International Business Magazine 2020
IJ Global Awards
Refinancing Deal of the Year: Bujagali Hydro Power Project
IJ GLOBAL AWARDS 2018
Refinancing Deal of the Year: Bujagali Hydro Power Project
IJ Global Awards 2018
Global Finance World's Best Investment Banks Awards
Best M&A Bank in Africa
Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks Awards 2020
Global Finance Awards
Best Mergers & Acquisition Bank in Africa
Global Finance Awards 2021
Best Investment Bank in Mauritius
Global Finance Awards 2021
Best Trade Finance Services
Global Finance Awards 2020
Best Online Portal in Africa
Global Finance Awards 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best Corporate Bank Zambia 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best SME Bank Seychelles 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best Forex Bank Mozambique 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best Bank for Corporate Investment Management Services Mozambique 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best banking Technology Overhaul Mozambique 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Euromoney
Mozambique’ Best Bank
Euromoney 2020
Excellence in Leadership in Africa
Euromoney 2020
Market Leaders: Ghana & Zambia
Euromoney 2019
Best Service Overall (Ghana)
Euromoney 2019
EMEA Finance Treasury Services Awards
Best Payment Services in Africa
EMEA Finance Treasury Services Awards 2020
Best Cash Management Services
EMEA Finance Treasury Services Awards 2020
EMEA Finance Project Finance Awards
Africa Awards: Best sustainability deal: Sappi’s biomass 25 MW IPP project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best natural resources deal: Tharisa Minerals’ refinancing for chrome and PGM mine in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in Mozambique
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best project finance house: Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Dealmaker of the year: Johan Koorts, Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best wind farm: Enel Green Power’s 700 MW five wind parks projects in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best refinancing deal: Kosmos Energy’s revolving credit facility refinancing
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best project bond: First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5bn multi-tranche issuance
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
EMEA Finance Achievement Awards
Syndicated Loans: Best local currency loan in Africa Enel Green Power’s ZAR14bn multi-tranche loan
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Syndicated Loans: Best syndicated loan house in Africa Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Debt Capital Markets: Best corporate bond in Africa Eskom’s US$1.5bn dual tranche issuance
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Debt Capital Markets: Best financial institution bond in Africa Barclays Africa’s US$400mn debut Tier 2 issuance
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Debt Capital Markets: Best bond house in Africa Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Energy’s US$400mn revolving credit facility
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
Restructuring, Refinancing and Repricing Winners: Best repricing in EMEA Kosmos
EMEA FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2018
EMEA Finance - African Banking Awards
Best Equity House – Mozambique
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Loan House – South Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Zambia
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Tanzania
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – South Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Botswana
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Pan-Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
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
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards
Export Finance Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018
Structured Finance Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018
Project Finance Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018
Financial Institutions Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa – Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2018
Best Equity House – Mozambique
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019
Best Loan House – South Africa
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019
Best Investment Bank – Zambia
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019
Corporate Debt Deal of the Year
Bonds & Loans Africa - Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Awards 2019
Award Year
Africa Awards: Best sustainability deal: Sappi’s biomass 25 MW IPP project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best natural resources deal: Tharisa Minerals’ refinancing for chrome and PGM mine in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in Mozambique
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best project finance house: Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Dealmaker of the year: Johan Koorts, Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best wind farm: Enel Green Power’s 700 MW five wind parks projects in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best refinancing deal: Kosmos Energy’s revolving credit facility refinancing
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best project bond: First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5bn multi-tranche issuance
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Best Transaction Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
Award Category
Africa Awards: Best sustainability deal: Sappi’s biomass 25 MW IPP project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best natural resources deal: Tharisa Minerals’ refinancing for chrome and PGM mine in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in Mozambique
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best project finance house: Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Dealmaker of the year: Johan Koorts, Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best wind farm: Enel Green Power’s 700 MW five wind parks projects in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best refinancing deal: Kosmos Energy’s revolving credit facility refinancing
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best project bond: First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5bn multi-tranche issuance
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Best Transaction Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
African Banker Awards
Best Investment Bank, Zambia
AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018
Best Investment Bank, Botswana
AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018
Best Loan House, South Africa
AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2018
Investment Bank of the Year
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
2021
Trading Efficiency – 3 years
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA) 2021
Capital Raising Non-Equity – 1 years
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA) 2021
Capital Raising Non-Equity – 3 years
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA) 2021
Total Return Performance SA No-Equity 5 – years
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA) 2021
Total Return Performance SA Non-Equity – 3 years
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTA) 2021
Best Mergers & Acquisition Bank in Africa
Global Finance Awards 2021
Best Investment Bank in Mauritius
Global Finance Awards 2021
2020
Best M&A Bank in Africa
Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks Awards 2020
Issuing House – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewFunds
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
SA Equity – Total Return Performance – 5 Years – NewFunds Equity Momentum ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Foreign and Commodity ETFs – Capital Raising – 1 Year – Absa NewPalladium ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Foreign and Commodity ETFs – Capital Raising – 3 Years – Absa NewPalladium ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Foreign and Commodity ETFs- Tracking Efficiency – 3 Years – Absa NewPalladium ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Foreign and Commodity ETFs -Total Return Performance – 5 Years – Absa NewPalladium ETF
South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards 2020
Best Corporate Bank Zambia 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
Best SME Bank Seychelles 2020
Global Banking and Finance Awards 2020
2019
Investment Bank of the Year
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Equity House – Mozambique
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Loan House – South Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Zambia
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Tanzania
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – South Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Botswana
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Investment Bank – Pan-Africa
EMEA AFRICA BANKING AWARDS 2019
Best Research Team: Fixed Income
JSE SPIRE Awards 2019
Best Research Team: Economics
JSE SPIRE Awards 2019
2018
Africa Awards: Best sustainability deal: Sappi’s biomass 25 MW IPP project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best natural resources deal: Tharisa Minerals’ refinancing for chrome and PGM mine in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best infrastructure deal: Nacala railway and port corridor project in Mozambique
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Africa Awards: Best project finance house: Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Dealmaker of the year: Johan Koorts, Absa Group
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best renewables deal: Karoshoek Solar One’s Ilanga 1 project in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best wind farm: Enel Green Power’s 700 MW five wind parks projects in South Africa
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best refinancing deal: Kosmos Energy’s revolving credit facility refinancing
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Regional Awards: Best project bond: First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.5bn multi-tranche issuance
EMEA FINANCE PROJECT FINANCE AWARDS 2018
Best Transaction Bank in Mauritius
The Asian Banker Awards 2018
