Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Local expertise with global reach Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Local expertise with global reach SHARE We are proud to have executed the first-ever ZARUSD Option on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Absa, in conjunction with Tradition Government Bond & Derivative Brokers, has successfully executed the first-ever ZARUSD Option on the CME, demonstrating our ability to provide world-class, innovative solutions for clients. Delivering liquidity into the CME provides a springboard for local and international clients to trade ZARUSD options on the world’s leading derivatives exchange. CME Group Inc. is the world's largest financial derivatives exchange and offers products in asset classes that include agricultural products, currencies, energy, interest rates, metals, stock indexes, and cryptocurrencies futures & options. They enable clients to trade futures, options, cash, and OTC markets optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. Contact us https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Powering Africa’s Skyward Growth in Aviation Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) is supporting the continued growth of Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF) through a USD72 million financing facility. The facility will enable AELF to acquire an additional aircraft as part of its broader fleet-diversification strategy. Read more DEALS Capital that builds confidence in South Africa’s tomorrow Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is proud to partner with the South African National Treasury as the sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent of a R11.8 billion Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. This purpose-driven instrument is designed to finance or refinance priority infrastructure under the Government’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. Read more DEALS Building Namibia’s fiscal strength through purpose-led partnership Supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia with a ZAR 1.5 billion facility that enables Eurobond repayment obligations and strengthens domestic fiscal resilience. Read more