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Next-generation online banking service brought to you by Absa

2012-05-22

Absa goes beyond internet banking to introduce a comprehensive financial management platform that will empower individuals and businesses alike.

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Retirement savings promotion to vulnerable workers welcomed by Absa

2012-05-16

The labour department’s plans to encourage retirement savings among vulnerable workers such as farming and domestic workers are lauded by Absa.

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Small business development boosted by Absa and UK Trade and Investment partnership

2012-05-15

The partnership will provide support to Absa’s Enterprise Development Unit with mobile entrepreneurship centres, regional entrepreneur walk-in centres and an international trade workshop programme.

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Empowerment Funding Award is Absa’s latest accolade

2012-05-09

Absa once again confirmed its position as an industry leader and a responsible corporate citizen at the Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards, where Absa Business Markets won the award for its Enterprise Development Programme

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Payments to Capitec put on hold

2012-05-07

Immediate payment to Capitec bank accounts’ have been temporarily placed on hold.

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Can life insurance support true financial freedom?

2012-05-03

Insurance payments such as death and disability claims, maturity payouts and pension can ensure the living standards of individuals continue even after the worst has happened

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Deadly impact of road accidents on Insurance

2012-04-24

A dramatic upsurge in accident related insurance claims over the last 10 years has lead Absa Insurance company to team up with a number of partners to increase customers’ safety on the roads.

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Green vehicle financing does grow on trees

2012-04-23

The bank that offers finance which doesn’t cost the earth, plants a tree for every ‘green’ vehicle financed.

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Affordable housing no longer a dream

2012-04-17

Absa Property Development, through various initiatives such as the Klarinet Ridge project, is helping to make home ownership a reality for lower income earners

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Ekurhuleni sticks with Absa

2012-04-16

Absa retains Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality confidence and account for at least another 3 years

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The warm fuzzies

2012-04-04

Absa’s annual Wool Project to warm away Gauteng’s winter chill is growing stitch by loving stitch

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Get cash back when you borrow from Absa

2012-04-03

Absa announces a first-to-market cash back deal on personal loans.

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Canadian charity commends North West MEC and Absa

2012-03-31

Land donation and in-kind support to help transform lives from systemic poverty to systemic prosperity

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Absa gets first 5-star green building status in SA

2012-03-31

Absa Towers West has been recognised as SA’s first 5-star rated building by the Green Building Council of South Africa

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Take advantage of low interest rates to reduce debt

2012-03-29

With the repro and prime lending rate remaining unchanged, Absa urges consumers to significantly reduce their debt.

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No mass retrenchment being undertaken

2012-03-28

Absa confirms that there is no mass retrenchment being undertaken within the company.

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Shoe aid for South Africa’s youth

2012-03-23

Absa to distribute 100 000 pairs of shoes in partnership with the Department of Education, UTi and TOMS Shoes.

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Absa scoops major international banking awards

2012-03-23

Innovative, customer-centric banking technology helps Absa scoop major awards

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DST and Absa join forces on sci - tech programmes

2012-03-19

Absa partners with the Department of Science and Technology to develop strategic programmes for the country's growth and development.

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Absa Cape Epic 2012 team

2012-03-19

Absa 2012 is busy with preparations for the 2012 Absa Cape Epic, taking place from 25 March to 01 April

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House prices expected to decline in 2012 - Absa

2012-03-15

Absa expects housing affordability to pick up this year despite rising inflation

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Nathan Sawaya and Absa at Design Indaba 2012

2012-03-02

Absa celebrated the collective power of great design of everyday objects, such as the pen, the stick man, and a simple block of LEGO®.

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Winners of Absa/Avusa Media People's Wheel Awards

2012-02-28

The winners of different categories were announced, with the Kia Picanto voted as the country’s favourite car

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Record cash deposits at ATMs

2012-02-16

Cash deposits at Absa Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) record 223% year-on-year growth

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Rare art on display

2012-02-15

Top artists personally perceive their creative journeys at the Absa Gallery stand at the 2012 Design Indaba Expo

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Announcement of annual results for the year ended 31 December 2011

2012-02-10

Absa delivers strong results amidst a tough trading environment.

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Comments by Absa GCE, Maria Ramos, during this morning's Wires Teleconference

2012-02-10

This followed the release of Absa’s Group Annual Financial Results this morning.

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Absa preparing future advisers

2012-02-09

30 new recruits for the 2012 intake to the Absa Insurance and Financial Adviser Academy

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New Role for Absa’s Deputy Group Chief Executive

2012-02-01

Deputy Group Chief Executive, Louis von Zeuner, will, at his own request, move to a non-executive role in 2013

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Absa Transact launched

2012-01-31

Absa develops South Africa’s most affordable entry-level bank account

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Changes at Absa EXCO

2012-01-27

Chief Executive Maria Ramos announces changes to the composition of the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the group

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One Billion messages sent in 2011

2012-01-26

In 2011, using SMS and e-mail communications, Absa made a landmark 1 billion contacts with customers

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Holding Statement: Third Party Personal Financial Management Websites

2012-01-26

Never divulge your sensitive personal information, such as PINs, passwords and one-time passwords, to any parties – via websites, phishing emails, phone calls, SMSes or any other means.

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Unchanged interest rate

2012-01-19

Absa’s lending rates will remain unchanged; consumers advised to continue saving and avoid over-commitment

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First “Bank on Us” prize winner

2011-12-20

Absa presented a brand new VW Golf GTI to the first winner of the Absa Bank on us campaign

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Cellphones as payment devices

2011-12-06

Absa launches Near Field Communications (NFC) trial so payments can be made by tapping a mobile phone against a paypoint

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Contactless payments for merchants

2011-11-17

“Tap-and-go” contactless payment facilities available to standalone POS (Point of Sale) merchants and those with advanced integrated POS till systems

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Managing costs and increased efficiency are essential for survival

2011-11-16

Although there are positive signs of growth in the industry, proper business fundamentals should be used to survive current economic conditions

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Absa contributes to skills development in film-making

2011-11-10

Absa has assisted 40 students to graduate from the Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking this year

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MPC interest rate decision unchanged

2011-11-10

In the final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for the year, interest rates were left unchanged; Absa’s lending rate will remain at 9%

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Unemployed youths benefit from hospitality and field-guide training

2011-11-09

Thirty two Eastern Cape youths receive training through Absa’s injection of R500 000 into the Umzi Wethu ranger and hospitality training project

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Managing festive period debt and borrowing

2011-11-09

Invest a large portion of your annual bonus or any spare cash you may have towards easing your debt

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Sustained growth of R12,6 billion in Absa personal loan book

2011-11-01

Despite volatile economic conditions, Absa’s personal loan book has grown 12.4% year-on-year to R12,6 billion

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Charitable donations make orphans feel at home

2011-10-31

Sesego Cares and Absa Vanderbijlpark branch donate household necessities to Sinothando Day Care Centre

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Go MAD, Go Green

2011-10-24

Absa partners with schools countrywide to plant trees in the MAD (Make A Difference) initiative

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Absa’s charity partnerships provide R1,4m solar-powered water pumps

2011-10-21

In a joint partnership with local and international partners, Absa installed solar water pumps worth R1,4 million in Lesotho

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Absa contributes to municipal finance officials' training

2011-10-19

Through the Municipal Finance Management Programme, Absa has assisted in training 720 municipal finance officials over three years

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Retirement planning is not an event

2011-10-18

Absa’s Johan Gouws offers advice to those on the road to retirement

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Absa helps exporters manage risks and identify opportunities

2011-10-17

Absa, in partnership with Freight Training, will host the 11th Export Risk Management Conference

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Absa introduces Islamic Business Banking

2011-10-12

An Islamic business current account is being added to Absa’s Islamic business offerings

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