Capitalising on Commodities By | May 17, 2022 High commodity prices typically spell good news for currencies like the rand. What’s driving the current boom, and how can African economies seize the opportunity? Read More
Igniting economic collaboration through trust By | May 12, 2022 Bringing you the best of the 2022 World Economic Forum. This year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place against a back drop of the most consequential geopolitical and geo-economic moments of the past three decades. Read More
Drappier Champagne – underrated and simply wow! By | May 10, 2022 CHAMPAGNE | 12 May 2022 Drappier Champagne – underrated and simply wow! Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types SHARE Interview with Jolette Steyn, Head of Sales and Imports, Wine Cellar What do you like about Drappier? They are the nicest people ever! Seriously, the family are just such good people, and this… Read More
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
Enabling economic growth between India and Africa By | May 9, 2022 Absa Corporate and Investment Banking is proud to connect India to Africa through the 2022 CII. The conclave is a space that continues to prepare the ground for impactful cross-border collaboration and dialogue. Read More
Expanding skywards requires growth experts By | May 6, 2022 Future-proof organisation need sustainable solutions. This is why we’re proud to sponspor this year’s The East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit. This year’s event marks the first in-person conference of industry leaders in two and a half years. It’ll feature keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions, case studies and formal and informal networking opportunities. Read More
What’s Driving the Rand’s Value in 2022? By | May 5, 2022 High inflation and supply chain constraints are shaping currency prices around the world. What is the outlook for emerging market currencies like the rand? 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
CIB I MEA I Korea Investment Roadshow By | May 3, 2022 Absa Corporate and Investment Banking is a proudly Pan-African bank with an expansive history in the investment management field. We are proud to share our knowledge through collaborative cross-continent dialogue. While in South Korea, we were able to create dialogues that adequately outlined the endless growth opportunities waiting to be discovered in South Africa. Through this collaboration we aim to show South Africa’s growth capabilities whilst also building confidence and affinity towards funding on the continent. Read More
