Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Global Standards. African Expertise. Awarded Best Trade Finance Bank in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Global Finance Best Trade Finance Awards 2026 SHARE Trade remains a critical driver of Africa’s growth, powering the movement of goods, capital and opportunity across borders. As trade corridors evolve, supply chains become more complex, and liquidity conditions shift, businesses require partners who can navigate both global dynamics and local realities with confidence. In recognition of this, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has been named Best Bank for Trade Finance in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique at the Global Finance Best Trade Finance Providers Awards 2026. This accolade reflects the strength and depth of our Trade and Working Capital capabilities across Southern Africa, and our continued focus on enabling clients to operate with agility in an increasingly complex trade environment. We support businesses to manage risk effectively, optimise working capital and unlock growth across markets. Through a combination of Pan-African expertise, global best practice and digitally enabled solutions, we help clients respond to shifting trade flows and evolving market conditions. From facilitating cross-border trade to enhancing supply chain resilience, our solutions are designed to ensure that businesses can move goods, manage liquidity and seize opportunity with confidence. Recognition across three key markets reinforces Absa’s position as a trusted partner in trade, committed to supporting clients as they grow, expand and compete on a global stage. We are invested in your story, and we invite you to write it with us. Connect with us https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles RISK MANAGEMENT The energy transition provides Africa with an opportunity to accelerate its development The global shift to cleaner energy technologies provides Africa with a unique opportunity to accelerate its development and enhance its prosperity – though there are risks as well that must be carefully managed. Read more Videos In conversation with African Export–Import Bank Effective management during a pandemic needs to be supported with cross-sector partnerships and sustainable funding. Videos In conversation with The Global Fund The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of epidemics.