Private investment from China to play a greater role in Africa’s next growth stage
CHINA INSIGHTS | 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Private investment from China to play a greater role in Africa’s next growth stage Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Kai Zhu Head: Africa-China Corridor SHARE Beijing is looking to Africa to realise its vast potential by moving away from state loans and embracing…
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RISK MANAGEMENT | 28 SEPTEMBER 2020 The COVID currency survival guide for individuals Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Tasneem Nacerodien Head of Transactional Product Propositions SHARE Whether you’re sending or receiving money cross-border, investing offshore or planning a trip (post-lockdown, of course), here are the facts you need to…
Read MoreUsing data to understand the consumer of the future
CONSUMER INSIGHTS | 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 Using data to understand the consumer of the future Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services SHARE Isana Cordier provides a view on the power of data in understanding the consumer of the future. As we start to…
Read MoreWith the right perspective, any vision is possible
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS | 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 With the right perspective, any vision is possible Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article CIB Admin SHARE Commercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. If you’re looking for commercial property finance with a positive outlook, you can count on us. That’s because you’re…
Read MoreThe COVID currency survival guide for entrepreneurs and SMEs
RISK MANAGEMENT | 11 SEPTEMBER 2020 The COVID currency survival guide for entrepreneurs and SMEs Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Paul Fenwick CFA: Digital Markets SHARE Keep your business in balance with these foreign exchange (FX) strategies for COVID-19 and beyond. Right now, the only thing that’s certain is…
Read MoreThe COVID currency survival guide for corporates
RISK MANAGEMENT | 28 AUGUST 2020 The COVID currency survival guide for corporates Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Chris Paizis Head: Corporate FX and International Banking SHARE What larger companies need to know about foreign exchange (FX), both during and after COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged communities and…
Read MoreCan I have some beer with my oil and gold?
NATURAL RESOURCES INSIGHTS | 27 AUGUST 2020 Can I have some beer with my oil and gold? Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Shirley Webber Head: Natural Resources and Energy SHARE Like all good stories, this one starts in a [mythical because we’re South African] pub … but not for…
Read MoreMining houses turn to renewable energies amidst energy supply concerns
RENEWABLE ENERGY| 28 JANUARY 2019 Mining houses turn to renewable energies amidst energy supply concerns Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Theuns Ehlers Head: Project Finance SHARE Mining companies that are investing in captive power projects are looking to renewable energy to reduce their electricity bills and stabilise supply. The…
Read MoreAchieving high yields in a low yield environment
NATURAL RESOURCES INSIGHTS | 30 JUNE 2020 Achieving high yields in a low yield environment Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Camillo Atampugre Senior Banker – Natural Resources and Energy SHARE Africa remains an attractive market for international capital for oil projects and investments. Africa remains an attractive region for…
Read MoreAbsa extends plans to grow its lending book in African markets
AGRICULTURE INSIGHTS | 30 JUNE 2020 Absa extends plans to grow its lending book in African markets Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Article Roux Wildenboer Head: Agriculture SHARE Agricultural markets across the continent present opportunities for growth. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) says there are good business opportunities in…
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