Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
19 November 2019
Absa looks to promote intra-regional trade and investment
Absa looks to promote intra-regional trade and investment through a US$ 250 million trade finance deal
We have summarised Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s one-hour maiden Budget speech, in which he had to juggle a lack of revenue, a need to cut costs, and urgent spending requirements, to bring you what you need to know.
Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
13 November 2019
Shareholders approve name change to absa group limited
Barclays Africa Group Ltd shareholders today approved that the group changes its name to Absa Group Limited in July, setting in motion the start of one of the largest re-brand projects in Africa at this time
Absa is the first issuer to secondary-list metal exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on A2X Markets,
Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
24 October 2019
Absa Group reports 3% increase in 2018 interim earnings
Absa Group Limited reported an increase in earnings, revenue and dividend for the first half of 2018 today. The group reported its first set of financial results as `Absa Group’ after being renamed on 11 July this year as it separates from the international Barclays PLC group.
South Africa has for the third year running, claimed top position among 20 African countries ranked by the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index in terms of financial markets development. This is mainly because of its sizeable lead in market depth and deep market liquidity supported by strong domestic investors.
Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
22 October 2019
Absa l Sale of Edcon Store Card Debtors’ Books
South Africa has for the third year running, claimed top position among 20 African countries ranked by the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index in terms of financial markets development. This is mainly because of its sizeable lead in market depth and deep market liquidity supported by strong domestic investors.
Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
22 October 2019
Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index October 2019
South Africa has for the third year running, claimed top position among 20 African countries ranked by the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index in terms of financial markets development. This is mainly because of its sizeable lead in market depth and deep market liquidity supported by strong domestic investors.
Absa | Latest media statements from Absa
17 October 2019
Absa appointed joint book runner in Africa’s first USD corporate social bond
Absa Bank Limited (“Absa”) acted as Joint Global Coordinator, Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent on the refinance and upsize of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited’s (“Harmony”) existing U$350m term loan and revolving credit facility with a new 3+1 year U$400m term loan and revolving credit facility (the “Facility”).
