Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
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Absa Group Chair Sello Moloko to step down in July
René van Wyk, a former interim CEO of the bank and seasoned regulator, will take over as chairperson of both Absa Group and Absa Bank.
Absa Bank led by Sello Moloko faces fresh sanctions
This development comes after an inspection in 2022 that revealed lapses in Absa's adherence to critical regulatory requirements.
Absa Group, led by Sello Moloko, to establish presence in Dubai
Absa Group to open Dubai office in early 2026, expanding global reach and tapping into Africa-Gulf trade and investment.
Absa Bank names South African banking veteran Kenny Fihla as new CEO
He will take over from Charles Russon, who has been serving as interim CEO following the early retirement of the previous chief executive.
Absa, led by Sello Moloko, strikes deal to expand South Africa’s mobile marketplace for farmers
The investment aims to improve agricultural efficiency and expand market access in one of Africa’s most crucial sectors.
Absa seals $300-million green syndicated loan deal
The syndicated loan, Absa’s first, signals a significant step in the bank’s commitment to sustainable investments.
Absa partners with IFC to launch $50-million trade facility for African farmers
This follows a recent collaboration between Absa and IFC, which resulted in a $60 million trade finance facility for Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant.
Absa led by South Africa executive Arrie Rautenbach seals deal with French giant Renault
The collaboration introduces Renault Financial Services, a new financing and services platform designed for Renault customers.
South African executive Arrie Rautenbach-led Absa opens doors in China’s capital
This move aligns with Absa’s client-centric approach, which is poised to play a growing role in global trade, particularly in the China-Africa investment relationship.
Absa Group, led by South African exec Arrie Rautenbach, unveils $3.2-billion bond program
Rautenbach, a veteran South African banker with deep financial services expertise, holds a 0.026 percent stake (218,412 shares) in Absa Group.
South African exec Arrie Rautenbach guides Absa Group to record $5.3-billion revenue in 2023
Absa Group, a Johannesburg-based diversified financial services provider led by South African banking executive Arrie Rautenbach, achieved a significant milestone in its…
South African banker Faisal Mkhize’s salary at Absa tops $1 million
Mkhize is a seasoned veteran renowned for his extensive knowledge within South Africa’s financial services sector.
South African banker Jason Quinn’s salary at Absa amounts to $1.8 million
Quinn also owns a minority stake of 0.012 percent, amounting to 99,814 shares in the financial services giant.