Unrivalled insights into investible markets Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Unrivalled insights into investible markets Absa/ASR Collaboration Absa and Absolute Strategy Research (ASR) collaboration The collaboration between us and Absolute Strategy Research (ASR) represents an exciting partnership, combining Absa’s leadership in capital markets brokerage with ASR’s globally acclaimed expertise in macroeconomic analysis and investment strategy. With a No. 1 II/Extel ranking for the last decade, ASR brings unparalleled insights to elevate decision-making within the financial sector. Watch as the Absa CIB Research team and ASR unpack the significance of this partnership and the value it brings to clients across the continent. Absa CIB team Jonathan Burnett Head: Global Markets, Absa CIB Jeff Gable Chief Economist and Head: FIC Research, Absa CIB Quintus Kilbourn Head: Equities, Absa CIB Niel Venter Head: Equity Research, Absa CIB Ryan Hill Head: Fundamental Equity Sales, Absa CIB Reggie Mlangeni Head: Sales and Structuring, Absa CIB Absolute Strategy Research Ian Harnett Co-founder & Chief Investment Advisor, Absolute Strategy Research David Bowers Co-founder & Chairman, Absolute Strategy Research Nick Nelson Head of Research, Absolute Strategy Research Peter McGahan CEO, Absolute Strategy Research Verity Hunt Global Head of Sales, Absolute Strategy Research Awards and accolades 2024 Best Research House (8th consecutive year) Best Research Team: Fixed Income (7th consecutive year) Best Research Team: Forex (2nd consecutive year) 2024 Most Accurate Macro Forecasting in Reuters Polls for South Africa 2024 Innovative Research Oil, Gas and Chemicals Telecommunications Fixed-Interest Securities Media Computing and Electronics Diversified Industrials Execution: Fixed Income REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024 The index, released annually, provides 29 countries with insights and tools across six metrics to improve the state of their financial markets and gives investors useful insights for doing business on the continent. The Index focuses on six fundamental pillars for financial market performance: The report surveys 23 economies and provides insights and tools across 6 metrics: Market depth Access to foreign exchange Market transparency and regulation Capacity of local investors Macroeconomic opportunity Enforceability of international financial agreements Learn more REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index December 2024 MSCI Real Estate is a global leader in real estate investment tools, delivering critical business intelligence to institutional investors and real estate owners, managers and brokers worldwide. Absa Commercial Property Finance is again a proud sponsor of the 2024 MSCI South Africa Property Index Annual Results, which will unpack the total return performance of the South African commercial property sector for the period ending December 2024. Positive sentiment is returning to commercial property investment-both in South Africa and globally - driven by interest rate cuts, rising transaction volumes, and early signs of value growth. However, the recovery remains in its early stages and is not uniform across sectors, property types, or geographies. This MSCI Index will cover nearly R400 billion in unleveraged direct property investment in South Africa where we will explore overall returns and the key drivers of income performance. Learn more
