Absa Growth Summit

Build a business that dares to disrupt

Trade and Working Capital funding solutions to empower your business to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of disruption with confidence

Absa Growth Summit 2024

As a leading Pan-African Corporate and Investment Bank

We're not just invested in Africa's success — we're deeply committed to shaping its future alongside our clients.

We recognize that true progress stems from disruption. When you dare to challenge norms, redefine conventions, and push the boundaries of innovation, you're not just building a business — you're reshaping entire industries. That's why this year's Absa’s Growth Summit is dedicated to exploring how businesses like yours can embrace disruption to unlock unprecedented growth across the African continent.

As a trusted Pan-African bank, we stand by your side, dedicated to empowering your journey to success. With our award-winning Trade and Working Capital funding solutions, we provide the tools and support you need to unlock the full potential of your business story.

Let's rewrite the future together. Connect with us today to discover how we can help propel your business to new heights.

Connect with us to find out more about our Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions.

Growth-focused businesses in South Africa are increasingly looking to cross-border trade for opportunities to develop their bottom-line and deepen their revenue channels. A combination of the right banking partner and technology is making this a viable option for organisations looking for new markets. Watch as Sejeng Matlhako, Head: Regional Transactional Banking Sales (Business Banking), and Stanley Hlamalani Godi, Regional Segment Head: Relationship Banking Coverage Growth, Absa Group unpack what can be expected at the year's Absa Growth Summit and some of the challenges and opportunities SMEs have in the ever-changing business environment.

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Unlocking your potential with insight and sustainable solutions.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Unlocking growth: Cross-border trade gives African entrepreneurs access to new markets

Growth-focused businesses in South Africa are increasingly looking to cross-border trade for opportunities to develop their bottom-line and deepen their revenue channels. A combination of the right banking partner and technology is making this a viable option for organisations looking for new markets.

RISK MANAGEMENT

How Relationship Banking is responding to the needs of SMEs

$110bn per year. This is not only the annual Trade Finance gap on the African continent, it is also the size of opportunity that exists in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.

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