Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA Become more educated about your finances | Foreign Exchange Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Become more educated about your finances | Foreign Exchange Chris Paizis Head: Corporate FXand International Banking SHARE Money Smart Week South Africa is a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering all South Africans to become more educated about their finances. Financial literacy is essential for the growth and development of our Nation. Foreign exchange is the act of trading or selling one currency for another. The exchange rate is used to determine how much it will cost you to buy one unit of currency. Chris Paizis from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking unpacks Foreign Exchange breaking down what you need to know about buying and selling currencies. Chris Paizis Head: Corporate FX and International Banking https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles PUBLIC SECTOR Why Africa’s Urban Resilience Depends on Access to Capital In 2017, as Cape Town faced one of the most severe droughts in its history, the city issued a R1 billion green bond – South Africa’s first municipal instrument of its kind. The proceeds were channelled into projects designed to strengthen long-term urban resilience: electric bus procurement, water systems, energy efficiency upgrades, coastal infrastructure, and sanitation treatment. Read more PODCAST Africa Impact Matters Series Unlocking Africa’s urban future starts with resilient infrastructure. Join the Absa Africa Impact Matters Series as we spotlight South African metros tackling water challenges through bold investment, blended finance, and public-private partnerships. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Payments White Paper 2025 Africa’s payment landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital innovation, regional integration efforts, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. Read more
