CORPORATE BANKING International Banking Cash Management Trade Finance and Working Capital Investor Services International Banking Digital Channels Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Corporate Banking > International Banking Borderless solutions, limitless possibilities In today’s world of international banking, you need a financial partner that not only manages your cross-border trade requirements, but one that acts as your business partner. For this reason, our team of international banking specialists offer solutions that facilitate your Corporate and Business Banking international requirements. Foreign Currency Account Transact in all major currencies through one convenient account Manage foreign currency payments and receipts easily and efficiently via our Customer Foreign Currency Account (CFC Account), available in all major currencies. A CFC Account enables you to manage your exchange rate risk, assists with trade finance and lets you convert funds when it suits you. Contact International Banking Foreign Exchange Access foreign exchange for all your business requirements Our team of experts understand the risks associated with trading in the foreign exchange market. We can provide solutions and help your business manage the risks associated with international payments in foreign currency for goods and services across borders. Our various risk management solutions vary from simple forward exchange contracts to more flexible structures allowing for both protection and participation in favourable exchange rate movements. Contact International Banking International Payments Send or receive money from abroad with ease Manage international payments from South Africa and your customers and service providers abroad with our reliable, secure and cost-effective solutions. Receiving international payments from your customers abroad is easy and reliable through our global network of trusted partner banks that operate securely via the interbank SWIFT communication network. Contact International Banking International Trade Manage your cross-border payment and minimise your risk Our comprehensive international trade solutions enable you to manage your cross-border payments, decrease delivery risk and ensure liquidity through the availability of working. We can assist with import and export documentary credits, import and export documentary collections, foreign guarantees and trade loans. These products can be used to negotiate better terms, tender for business in competitive markets and enhance your trading status. Contact International Banking Travel Enjoy a seamless experience whilst on business abroad Travelling abroad on business? We offer payment solutions to ensure your journey is hassle-free. We can supply you with foreign banknotes, an easy-to-use Cash Passport™ debit card that supports multiple currencies – and if you are a regular international business traveller, an Omnibus Travel Facility to make your journey much easier Contact International Banking Additional Services Benefit from value-added support in your international business dealings Our team of experts will support your cross-border activities with: • Exchange control expertise to ensure your transactions are compliant with SARB regulations • Advisory and consultancy to assist you in structuring your transactions • Processing channels to effect international transactions using our robust electronic channels • Transactional processing supported by a specialised processing centre, to ensure your transactions are handled speedily and efficiently. Contact International Banking Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. 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Risk Management Rates and Risk: How to Manage your Currency Exposure Our current low interest-rate environment, comes with a number of opportunities and risks. Find out how they impact business and international banking as Reggie Mlangeni, Head of Client Solutions Group at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, explains the art and science of managing your foreign exchange (FX) risk. Read more Risk Management Ins and Outs of International Payments How to make international payments safely, on time and cost-efficiently Read more Risk Management The COVID currency survival guide for entrepreneurs and SMEs Keep your business in balance with these foreign exchange (FX) strategies for COVID-19 and beyond. Read more OUR TRACK RECORD Feedback from our clients “Absa provided us with advice on matters related to project finance and maximising interest income on excess cash. 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