SIBOS 2021

An abundant continent
demands unique skills.
We bring you both.

For a continent with abundant history, cultures and opportunities, you need our deep sector expertise, investor solutions, trade and cash management capabilities and sustainable foresight.

SIBOS 2021

An abundant continent demands unique skills. We bring you both.

The unimaginable is now everywhere. Evolving the role of finance and how business is done. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has the bravery to reimagine the future as this is the only way to do business – especially in Africa where our experience and expertise are helping clients to realise Africa’s sustainable trade potential.

Absa CIB joins the conversation on the right transactional and cash management in Africa. We have accelerated progress in digital and technological offerings, risk management and services that support greater diversity on the continent.

Explore our uniquely African perspectives

Analysis and data-driven insights on the powerful dynamics impacting business and finance today – and the implications for tomorrow.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Shifting trade networks will impact the future of African trade

As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. With traditional trade routes being redefined and new alliances forming, Africa finds itself at a crossroads of both opportunities and challenges.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Innovative Payment Solutions Can Spark Africa’s Cross-Border Trade Boom—If We Act Fast

As organisations around the world face disrupted trade corridors & fragmented supply chains, emerging supply and payment risks have emerged and cross border payments have received increased attention as a key enabler of global growth and expansion opportunities.

DEALS

Redefining the future through green energy finance

Green, clean, energy is the way to go. Our R5,2bn deal with Globeleq demonstrates our commitment to the financing of clean energy and the acceleration of investments that make a sustainable impact on the communities we serve. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

Lessons from building a custody business during a pandemic

Building and selling a business is a very personal journey and when you get the opportunity to reiterate on your original concept, there is something special about taking it to a whole new level. Our journey with Absa Investor Services gave us a chance to do just that.

DEALS

Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies

CDC provides $50m risk sharing facility to Absa to support lending to MSMEs and households through Microfinance and Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Africa

TRADE INSIGHTS

AfCFTA, the long road to Africa’s promised land of trade and prosperity

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been touted as the supercharger of Africa's long-term economic success. Here, Bohani Hlungwane, Group Head of Sales, Trade and Working Capital at Absa, looks at how far we have come and what needs to be done. vvvvvvvv

RISK MANAGEMENT

Transactional Trends

It has been said that 2020 was a year of survival and 2021 will arguably be the inflection point that presents pathways out of the pandemic.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Mitigating the Climate Crisis and Driving Inclusive Growth

Africa is facing the triple challenge of inequality, climate change and the post-pandemic economic recovery. How can sustainable finance drive much-needed change?

AWARDS

Absa secures two more digital banking awards

Africa’s leading Pan-African banking group has once again been recognised for its digital banking offering, having secured two categories at the recent Global Finance Digital Innovator Awards.

DEALS

Funding that makes a shared future possible

Funding partner to Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, for their USD 1.1 billion acquisition of OML 17.

DEALS

Enabling Africa’s Digital Transformation

Contributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development. That's Africanacity

RISK MANAGEMENT

Leadership: Playing offensive or defensive

Absa Group's Managing Director Transactional Banking African Regional Operations Thabo Makoko has a clear message to stakeholders.

Discover our unique skills

The African continent is a dynamic place of great opportunity. With so much experience, you will need the credentials of a strategic bank with on-the-ground presence.

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Cash Management

Have your money work for you

Innovative, secure and efficient Collections, Payments, Liquidity Management and Channel solutions that drive efficiencies.

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Trade Finance and
Working Capital

Mitigate trade risks, ensure payment security and maximise your working capital

Regardless of the complexity of your business, we help you manage the risks involved in trade through our specialised finance and guarantee solutions that ensure payment and even out cash flow.

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Investor Services

Partner with us to handle your specialist investor service needs

We offer a holistic range of operational and administrative support solutions to institutional clients including asset managers, pension funds, stockbrokers, life insurers, government departments, global custodians and broker dealers.

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