Absa leads the pack in support for SMEs By | October 19, 2021 RISK MANAGEMENT | 20 OCTOBER 2021 Absa leads the pack in support for SMEs Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Doreen Fick Head of Funded Wholesale Trade Finance Products SHARE Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are crucial to an economy such as SA’s no less so than the rest of Africa’s.… Read More
Africa driving the banking revolution By | October 19, 2021 RISK MANAGEMENT | 20 OCTOBER 2021 Africa driving the banking revolution Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Matt Harcourt Chief Financial Officer SHARE Matt Harcourt, Chief Financial Officer, explains how Covid-19 has disrupted traditional banking channels, including in-branch networks. The pandemic has challenged us to reimagine new channels that will enable… Read More
It’s time to rethink how we do trade By | October 18, 2021 Small businesses face big risks when they make international payments. Here’s how to mitigate those risks – and prevent possible financial disaster Read More
Africa and the golden age of global investment By | October 8, 2021 AFSIC | 11 – 12 OCTOBER 2021 Africa and the golden age of global investment Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE For years, many have recognised the unbridled potential that Africa holds for global investors. The continent is home to eight of the 15 fastest growing economies in the world… Read More
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2021 By | October 8, 2021 REPORT | 08 OCTOBER 2021 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2021 Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE No other report dives deeper into Africa’s true potential.23 surveyed economies, with insights and tools across 6 metrics – geared towards highlighting Africa’s growth potential. Expanding and deepening financial markets across Africa is… Read More
Redefining the future through green energy finance By | September 28, 2021 DEALS | 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 Redefining the future through green energy finance Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE Renewable energy is a vital investment for a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is why Absa Corporate and Investment Bank, as sole arranger and underwriter, has arranged and syndicated a with R5,2bn… Read More
16th edition of the India –Africa Agriculture and Allied services conclave By | September 13, 2021 EVENTS | 14-15th September 2021 The bank that unlocks Africa’s possibilities through pioneering partnerships with India. Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE The most exciting business and growth opportunities require pioneering partnerships that are not bound to borders but are inspired by the endless possibilities they hold. Absa is one… Read More
How telecommunication companies are using technology in agriculture and healthcare in Africa By | August 31, 2021 INSIGHT SERIES: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY | 01 SEPTEMBER 2021 Connected phones can save lives and secure food Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Prasanna Nana Head: Telecommunications, Media and Technology SHARE Connected phones can save lives and secure food. Prasanna Nana provides her thoughts on how telecommunication companies are aiding… Read More
Lessons from building a custody business during a pandemic By | July 26, 2021 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | 26 JULY 2021 Lessons from building a custody business during a pandemic Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Sabir Ballim Head of Absa Investor Services SHARE Building and selling a business is a very personal journey and when you get the opportunity to reiterate on your original concept,… Read More
Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies By | July 26, 2021 DEALS | 26 JULY 2021 Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies. Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE CDC provides $50m risk sharing facility to Absa to support lending to MSMEs and households through Microfinance and Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Africa CDC’s first risk sharing facility supporting local currency… Read More
