INVESTMENT BANKING

Capital Raising

Work with a top-tier African capital raising partner

With an impressive track record in raising debt and equity capital backed by extensive financial capabilities, we are well positioned to develop a bespoke solution for your business. Our African market presence enables us to facilitate cross-border transactions in various currencies, and our international presence provides access to global funding and the realisation of global growth.

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Debt Capital Markets

Access capital to meet your objectives

Our team ranks among the top lenders in our field due to our unique approach in merging advisory services with extensive capabilities to assist our corporate, financial and public sector clients.

We offer tailored debt raising solutions for BEE finance, term debt funding, debt syndication, bridging facilities and share funding, as well as commercial paper, corporate, hybrid and municipal bonds and structured finance options.

Equity Capital Markets

Get leading access to investment capital

Our equity capital markets capabilities provide access to pools of capital for investment on the continent from local and global investors.

Our competencies include initial public offerings, rights issues, follow-on offerings and convertible bonds. We also provide investor relations advisory and corporate access services to leverage interaction with local and global institutional investors.

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Latest insights

Absa CIB equity capital markets team have directly supported three of the JSE’s leading corporates in raising equity in a challenging COVID environment. The leading corporates in their respective sectors of gold mining, real estate and fashion apparel retail have proven to the market that quality corporates will be supported by investors.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Trust to Transformation: The Role of Custody in Africa’s Digital Investment Maturity

Insights from a recent research project commissioned by Absa have framed the way for what Africa must do to prepare for a future where cryptocurrency is part of our everyday lives.

DEALS

Powering Africa’s Skyward Growth in Aviation

Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) is supporting the continued growth of Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF) through a USD72 million financing facility. The facility will enable AELF to acquire an additional aircraft as part of its broader fleet-diversification strategy.

EVENTS

Mining Indaba 2026

Putting “able” into sustainable mining. As the world moves toward a green energy future, Africa’s minerals and metals are essential in driving this shift. As a Pan-Africa bank, we recognise the role financial institutions play in ensuring targeted financing to support this transition, particularly as ESG requirements are becoming critical.

OUR TRACK RECORDS

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