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We offer world-class foreign exchange (FX) risk management solutions for our corporate, business and institutional clients, through our market-leading and award-winning Global Markets products and services. Our extensive experience and deep local knowledge is underpinned by our global standards and robust governance. With our global connectivity and local differentiation, we operate at the core of your organisation’s Africa strategy.

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With over 100 years of experience on the continent, our team of FX experts bring African ingenuity to key global corridors. For corporates trading multiple currencies, Absa Corporate & Investment Banking offers seamless local execution through multiple channels, with a single point of contact.

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