Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Sustainably closing Africa’s trade finance gap Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Sustainably closing Africa’s trade finance gap SHARE With the $150 million loan successfully secured by Absa from the British International Investment (BII) PLC, Africa takes a prominent step towards closing an economic divide. Driven by our commitment to support our clients’ growth ambitions, we have partnered with BII to advance the efforts of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. This loan will not only enable us to play a leading role in closing Africa’s trade finance gap but extend liquidity to clients across geographic and trade product sets. By ring-fencing these funds towards sustainable business investments, such as youth and women-owned SMEs, we will drive local and global access to markets. Contact Mosa Tshabalala to find out more information(opens in new tab) https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Absa provides US$150 million financing facility to support Angola’s development priorities Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided a US$150 million financing facility to the Republic of Angola, reinforcing its commitment to delivering tailored financing solutions that support economic development and growth across Africa. Read more DEALS Absa and Agri3 partner to unlock sustainable agriculture financing across Africa Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has entered into a US$100 million Master Risk Participation Agreement with Agri3, a global blended finance vehicle established to mobilise US$1 billion of public and private capital towards sustainable agriculture and forest conservation across developing markets. Read more DEALS Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience Natref is investing in refinery upgrades that support cleaner-fuel readiness, operational continuity and South Africa’s inland fuel supply. Read more
