INVESTMENT BANKING Capital Raising Debt Financing Asset Financing Project Financing Capital Raising Corporate Advisory Absa | Corporate and 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. 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR QUARTERLY UPDATES Analysis and data-driven insights for a changing world – delivered direct to your inbox. SUBSCRIBE NOW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES You may also be interested Absa AccessReal-time, seamlessly integrated banking that offers you more convenience and security. Learn MoreCorporate AdvisoryOur extensive African footprint and expert insights enable us to guide our clients on a range of strategic transactions, navigating them through otherwise complicated financial and regulatory environments.Debt FinancingBy leveraging our deep regional knowledge – and our advisory, financing and capital raising expertise – our award-winning global team will tailor an ideal solution for your needs.View All 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. CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: July 2024 Consumers are feeling the pinch! South African consumers’ financial health is under significant strain due to inflation, high interest rates and global economic challenges which have burdened them with debt. Despite a slight increase in real take-home pay for consumers, the growth is insufficient to keep up with the rising cost of living and high levels of debt. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT David vs Goliath – CBAM’s threat to South African manufacturers As the global mean temperature rises above the 1.5°C hurdle, we are entering a new phase of environmental regulation. Historically, regulations were set and monitored locally, with some international accords driving international regulation (for example the Montreal Protocol to phase out ozone depleting substances). 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