New entrants boosting access to finance By | May 10, 2022 An influx of new technology-driven financial services businesses will materially improve access to finance for African entrepreneurs. Read More
East African property is on the rise By | May 9, 2022 Despite the challenging economic environment experienced over the last three years, the East African property market is one that appears to be offering some exciting potential for patient investors. While Emerging Market property faces certain headwinds including inflationary pressures, rising global interest rates and liquidity squeezes, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the sector as a whole. Read More
Battery metals to boost Africa By | May 5, 2022 If Africa is serious about maximising its exposure to the resource sector over the coming decade, a clear strategy relating to nickel, copper and lithium will be critical. Read More
Banking on metals of the future By | April 21, 2022 NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY Banking on metals of the future Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Shirley Webber Managing Principal, Head: Resources & Energy SHARE The next decade will be pivotal for the mining sector in Africa and there are numerous reasons to feel optimistic about deal-flow and transactions on the… Read More
2021 MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index returns show the sector recovered to a positive return of 5.3% By | April 13, 2022 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS | 14 APRIL 2022 2021 MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index returns show the sector recovered to a positive return of 5.3% Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer Head: Commercial Property Finance and Equity Investments, Absa SHARE The IMF’s January 2022 World Economic Outlook forecasts global… Read More
Growing Africa by growing business By | April 11, 2022 Small-Medium Enterprises are strategic drivers to most African economies and the livelihoods of many. However, more needs to be done to support these cornerstones of growth across the continent. Read More
Why we need specialist problem-solvers in banking By | March 8, 2022 South Africa is globally recognised as having one of the most resilient, well-capitalised and technically competent banking sectors in the world. These skills have been honed through a variety of different economic cycles and allow our teams to work on large deals – but who manages the risk when a sector or the economy as a whole hits an unexpected speed bump? Read More
Reconnecting to create a sustainable future By | February 22, 2022 EVENT: 8 – 9 March 2022 Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Conference Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists 8 – 9 March 2022 Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Conference We are thrilled to be the platinum and ESG sponsor of the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa 2022 conference. At this year’s… Read More
The Infrastructure Program as a catalyst to unlock local industrial capacity By | February 17, 2022 EVENTS The Infrastructure Program as a catalyst to unlock local industrial capacity Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists Lulama Tlakula Senior Banker: Public Sector and Growth Capital at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking SHARE For us to successfully rebuild and reignite our economy, we need to reimagine our economic structures and… Read More
Bravely building economic prosperity By | January 29, 2022 EVENTS Bravely building economic prosperity Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Latest Insights Lists SHARE Celebrating 10 years of Beyond the Budget, aiming to strengthen economic reform. For 10 years we have been hosting and facilitating critical yet strategic dialogues between our clients and key stakeholders, actively collaborating in navigating economic uncertainties. Infrastructure Programme… Read More
