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RISK MANAGEMENT The business playbook for a stronger rand Chris Paizis, Head of Client FX and International Banking at Absa CIB, outlines the options for corporate treasurers when the rand strengthens against the US dollar. Read more AWARDS Global Finance Best Trade Finance Awards 2026 Awarded Best Trade Finance Bank in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique Trade remains a critical driver of Africa’s growth, powering the movement of goods, capital and opportunity across borders. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Financing the Corridors: Absa on Critical Minerals, Infrastructure and US-Africa Investment As global interest in Africa’s critical minerals and infrastructure corridors accelerates, financing models that bridge international capital with on-the-ground execution are becoming increasingly important. In this interview withGarthKlintworth,Chief Representative Officer,AbsaBank Limited Representative Office – Americas, the bank outlines how its US platform and pan-African footprint are working alongside institutions such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and U.S. Export-Import Bank to structure bankable projects across energy, mining and regional transport corridors. Read more OUR TRACK RECORD Feedback from our clients “Absa provided us with advice on matters related to project finance and maximising interest income on excess cash. The service received has been outstanding and we have had better-than forecasted interest earnings as a result of the guidance and restructuring provided by Absa CIB. 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