Absa Group, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups, has partnered with Invest African, a business and investment platform for African markets, to support the development of business and investment on the Continent.

Cheryl Buss, CEO of Absa International, said: “As an authentically African bank with a deep understanding of the continent, we help clients build fit-for-purpose solutions that drive growth. As such, we are delighted to be collaborating with Invest Africa.”

“Association with such a well-established organisation is a significant part of our commitment to act as a corridor to the continent and support international companies who are, or are interested in, conducting business in Africa.”
The new alliance combines Absa Group’s position as experts in providing a gateway to opportunities in Africa, with Invest Africa’s well-established network, in order to promote trade and investment across the African continent.
The collaboration will include a programme of initiatives such as events, podcasts and reports, focused on the growth of business and investment in Africa and the development of sustainable finance.
Karen Taylor, CEO of Invest Africa, said: “The role of the financial services sector in driving economic development across Africa has never been more important than now.”

“We are delighted to be able to support Absa Group as the leading African Retail, Corporate and Investment bank and to help the organisation realise its mission to provide sustainable access to financing across Africa.”