Absa International Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Absa International Bringing our African ingenuity to key global corridors Transforming 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. Tshepo Ncube shares how Absa International brings the corridors to Africa and Africa to the corridors as the gateway to multinationals in Africa. A truly African Bank Absa CIB is a proudly pan-African bank, with 150 years of heritage. Our co-ordinated regional capabilities across 12 markets and on-the-ground-presence in 10 African countries enables us to provide our international clients with a direct corridor to the continent. Unlock value As one of Africa's largest listed banking groups, we harness our deep understanding of investment flows, market participants, and sector trends to unlock value for our clients across the continent. In leveraging our multi-disciplinary debt, trade and equity risk specialists and Africa-region expertise in regulatory issues across various jurisdictions, we are able to serve our global clients in assisting them to navigate opportunities and mitigate risks. A single point of contact Our representative offices in London, New York and Beijing provide a single point of contact for pan-African access, enabling our team to interact with and support our corporate and institutional clients directly at their head-quarter bases and decision-making locations and facilitating international capital flow into Africa through global investors. Meet our leadership team Cheryl Buss Chief Executive, Absa International Tshepo Ncube Head: International Coverage, Absa CIB "Our International Absa offices house a team of specialists that offer knowledge and insights to give you a seamless experience in your Africa growth strategy." - Cheryl Buss London UKinfo@absa.africa Absa Securities United Kingdom Limited 40 Bank Street London E14 5NR New York Absa Securities U.S. Inc. 610 5th Ave, Suite 405, New York, NY, 10020 NYrepoffice@absa.africa Absa Bank Limited Representative Office 610 5th Ave, Suite 405, New York, NY, 10020 Beijing chinainfo@absa.africa Level 52 China World Tower A, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue No.1, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, China Middle East Asia Measia@absa.africa Operating from: Absa 15 Alice Lane Sandton South Africa Key Benefits • A single point of contact for pan-Africa business • A proudly African bank, with presence in 10 countries across the continent • 150 years of heritage and a proven track record on the African continent for seamless local execution • Robust understanding of each unique environment, their associated risks, regulatory considerations and market practices across Africa • Specialist sector teams with established networks and skilled on-the-ground expertise • Global connectivity and direct engagement through our international offices. • Effective control via our globally competitive treasury management solutions • Leading corporate and investment banking industry and product expertise • A focus on delivering unique and leading-edge solutions across your value chain Our comprehensive product offerings We support your strategy with a comprehensive product offering, including: Absa Access Real-time, seamlessly integrated banking that offers you more convenience and security Learn more Corporate Advisory Our 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 Financing By 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. Foreign Exchange The combined skills of our FX Sales and Trading Teams enable us to view your FX exposures in a dynamic manner, leveraging our global experience and African expertise to provide bespoke FX solutions. Liquidity Management We design bespoke liquidity management solutions to ensure you optimise your cash flow, improve your yield on surplus balances and reduce your overdraft interest expenses. Trade Finance and Working Capital Regardless of the complexity of your business, we help you manage the risks involved in trade through our specialised finance and guarantee solutions that ensure payment and even out cash flow. If you are a Absa personal banking customer in need of assistance click here to connect with us. The Absa Securities UK office in London is a representative office designed to offer our Corporate and Investment Banking client sales and service solutions on the African continent. Related Insights Absa Group Exco and Board have confirmed that China will be our next location for expansion as part our international strategy and expansion ambitions RISK MANAGEMENT Making the case for East Africa With opportunities for infrastructure development, a wealth of natural resources and a growing consumer market, East Africa is an increasingly attractive investment option. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Intra-African investment can pave the way for deeper local capital markets Cheryl Buss, CE, Absa International explains why local capital markets serve as the backbone of economic growth and development, highlighting how Africa can boost intra-African trade and unlock the full potential of the continent’s financial markets. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT How Financial Institutions Can Catalyse Sino-African Trade In 1996, at the headquarters of the Organization of African Unity, then Chinese President Jiang Zemin delivered a seminal address charting a course for China’s engagement with Africa into the new millennium. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Why Africa can be the beating heart of South Korea’s technology industry Tshepo Ncube, Head: International Coverage and Bhavtik Vallabhjee, Head: Power, Utilities & Infrastructure at Absa CIB reflect on their recent visit to South Korea, examining why investors in the region have their eyes set on Africa to nurture healthy investment possibilities. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT The courage to conquer new markets We are delighted to announce the imminent opening of our local office in the People’s Republic of China. Absa Group Exco and Board have confirmed that China will be our next location for expansion as part our international strategy and expansion ambitions. Read more Absa Securities United Kingdom Limited and Absa Securities U.S. Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Absa Group Limited. Absa Securities United Kingdom Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm no 808323). Absa Securities United Kingdom Limited, registered in the United Kingdom no. 11095672 with its registered office at 40 Bank Street, London E14 5NR is a subsidiary of Absa Bank Limited, with company registration number: 1986/004794/06. Absa Securities U.S. Inc. - Member of FINRA and SIPC. This representative officeis not a bank, a branch, an agency or a depositary institution. As such the representative Office is not insured by the FDIC, or any other agency of the United States. Absa Beijing Advisory Co. Ltd incorporated in Beijng, registration number: 91110105MAF47T634 does not provide financial services in the Peoples Republic of China. Nothing on this website should be construed as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument. To read our Privacy Policy, please click here. Our strategic collaborations and sponsorships give access to a corridor of possibilities Explore more Absa International insights, events and experiences Invest Africa Absa Bank and Invest Africa Collaboration We are pleased to announce our strategic collaboration with Invest Africa. The new alliance combines Absa Group’s position as experts in providing a gateway to opportunities in Africa with Invest Africa’s well-established network, to promote trade and investment across Africa. Invest Africa is a leading business and investment platform, using over 60 years’ experience in Africa to provide their members with unique information and exposure to business opportunities. Learn More SACHAM Empowering and strengthening economic relations between South Africa, Middle East and Asia by promoting trade, investment, finance and industry. This year, in association with Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, SACHAM-sg and the SACHAM in South Korea, we’re excited to be hosting a webinar that will facilitate an informative discussion on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and share the opportunities it presents for global businesses. The webinar will also unpack what the AfCFTA is about, explore how global corporates & multinationals can benefit from it, issue a progress update from the 1st of January 2021, and look at what the future has in store. Learn More Share your details with us A banking expert will get in touch with you at your convenience. Contact Form Share your details with us and a banking expert will get in touch you at your convenience. 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