Absa Bank Ghana LTD has taken a pivotal step forward in promoting intra-African trade through its latest initiative, the Absa Export Advantage Forum. This event, held under the theme “Promoting Ghana’s Intra-Africa Export & Unlocking New E…
To mark International Women’s Day, Absa Bank’s Women’s Network Forum hosted a unique thought leadership event that celebrated the achievements of women and also advanced the conversation on how to invest in women for the development of soc…
Absa Bank has launched its repositioned brand to the market signalling a shift to being a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise of ‘Your Story Matters’.
The refreshed brand strapline is part of Absa’s am…
Absa Bank has launched its repositioned brand to the market signalling a shift to being a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise of ‘Your Story Matters’.
The refreshed brand strapline is part of Absa’s am…
Absa is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Top Employer by the prestigious Top Employer Institute for the third consecutive year, across five markets - including Ghana, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa. This certific…
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr Adolph Kpegah as the Interim Managing Director.
Mr Kpegah will hold this interim role until the process and approval of a substantive Managing Director is completed.
On 20 Septe…
Global changes in the use of technology and the nature of work have urgent implications for how young people are prepared for the future workplace. Employers are increasingly looking for young people who are agile, flexible, adaptable, pro…
Absa Bank says it is committed to advancing inclusive finance to the youth to help them create their own businesses and achieve their dreams.
“Absa Bank believes that the future looks more promising than ever for countless young minds a…
In a world full of opportunities, young minds often find themselves at the intersection of ambition and uncertainty. They are eager to conquer their dreams but lack the means to do so. Recognizing the potential within the youth, Absa Bank …
Absa Bank in partnership with the United States Government is supporting a $20 million financing programme aimed at bolstering agricultural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana.
The partnership underscores Absa Ba…
In a heartwarming display of commitment to education and skills development, Absa Bank Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) team took a significant step towards fulfilling its commitment to nurturing the next generation of bright young min…
To demonstrate its commitment to creating awareness and driving change on social issues, Absa Bank Ghana joined a worthy cause to raise funds for childhood cancer treatment and care in Ghana.
The bank partnered with Lifeline for Childho…
THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. Customer experience is at the heart of every endeavour in any progressive organization in the world. It's not just about providing services; it's about understanding what the customer needs, how they prefer to re…
In an age defined by global unpredictability, businesses must adapt their strategies to ensure lasting success while mitigating potential risks. For financial institutions like Absa, mastering the craft of risk management isn't just a skil…
Absa Bank Ghana Limited has announced that the Managing Director, Abena Osei-Poku will be leaving the bank to pursue a career opportunity outside of Absa Group.
After a career spanning over 14 years within Absa Group and five years as M…
Absa Bank has disbursed an impressive GHs100 million under its 10% SME loan programme, marking a significant milestone that demonstrates the bank’s longstanding commitment to empowering and driving the growth of SMEs in Ghana.
The initi…
In the world of banking, the mention of art might seem out of place. Yet, Absa Bank is defying this notion, thanks to its more than three decades of association with the esteemed L'Atelier pan-African Art competition.
For 37 years, the …
Absa Bank's commitment to real sector growth in Ghana and Africa is really living up to the game.
From steadfast support to SMEs and strategic partnerships with organizations like the Mastercard Foundation to the recent launch of its SM…
Ghana's ambitious journey to diversify its energy mix and embrace renewable resources has received a significant boost with a groundbreaking US$24 million corporate green loan facilitated by Absa Ghana. The funds will finance a pioneering …
When I reflect on our journey as a bank, it is the profound impact we make on people's lives that brings a genuine smile to my face. The reason we wake up every day with enthusiasm is to fulfill the needs of our customers, whether they are…
One thing was certain at the end of the Absa Ghana Inspire Me conference in Accra: women businesses ought to be more collaborative and bolder in pushing the frontiers of growth in Africa.
The Conference took center stage in Accra last w…
Absa Ghana is gearing up to host its highly anticipated annual Inspire Me Conference 2023, bringing together women business entrepreneurs from across the African continent.
The conference, a key component of Absa's women banking proposi…
Moove the world’s first mobility fintech, has secured USD $8mn in financing from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), bringing its total funding to-date from the bank to USD $28m.
This follows Moove’s USD $20mn financing facilit…
The business of banking is increasingly changing. With modern technology, mixed with the dynamism of customer needs and the changing economic landscape, the industry is undergoing a different kind of transformation.
Clients and customer…
Absa Bank Ghana recently unveiled the winners of its highly anticipated customer promotion, "the Card Assist Campaign."
As part of its ongoing partnership with the English Premier League, Absa leverages this platform to engage clients a…
Absa Bank Ghana has taken a significant step in supporting Ghana’s National Blood Service.
Responding to the Service’s urgent appeal to bolster blood reserves, Absa bank has generously contributed 150 pints of blood to the country’s blo…
Accra, 05 June 2023 - In a reaffirmation of its commitment to clients, Absa Bank recently hosted a dynamic breakfast meeting with its corporate and institutional clients, offering invaluable insights into navigating the current economic la…
The conference room at Johannesburg's Sandton Convention Center crackled with energy as over 300 exceptional leaders from Absa Group's 12 operating countries gathered. This was no ordinary Senior Leadership Group (SLG) meeting; these leade…
ABSA Bank’s Managing Director, Abena Osei-Poku, has won recognition as the CEO of the Year in the banking sector at the just-ended CEO Summit 2023, held in Accra.
The summit brings together all the captains of industry, corporate leade…
In a landmark move set to transform the landscape of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Ghana, Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to offer an unprecedented support programme that will elevate SMEs and pro…
Ghana and Africa's ability to put its people, especially the youth, to work and to create an inclusive, progressive economy, depends significantly on the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
This is a known fact. But how to fu…
I LOVE BANKING. Every day, I remain fascinated by its models and assumptions. In fact, as I sit here on the third floor of our Head Office on the main Accra high street, I drift into reflection mode. Banking has come a long way in Ghana si…
As the sun rose over Accra, Abena Osei-Poku, the Managing Director of Absa Ghana, stepped out of her office and into the bustling streets of Ghana's capital city. Her destination? The small and medium-sized businesses that Absa has been su…
Absa’s leading role in sustainable financing supports move towards zero emissions as the Group makes significant strides in meeting renewable energy loan targets.
Absa Group, Africa’s largest funder of renewables, announced today its lo…
ONE BY ONE, the young entrepreneurs walked in, eager to make an impression in front of the panel put together by Absa and Mastercard Foundation. These entrepreneurs, mostly from the Fintech and Agritech sectors in Ghana, had been allocated…
Absa Bank's headquarters on the main Accra High Street was the scene of an interesting spectacle on International Women's Day on March 8th, 2023. A set of students from St. Mary's Senior High School in Accra, had gathered to engage in a se…
Absa Group reported strong normalised headline earnings of R21 billion for the 2022 financial year, an increase of 13% from the prior year and well above pre-Covid levels. The result was driven by significantly higher pre-provision profit …
ABSA Bank has urged small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to adjust their operations and prioritise liquidity to survive the current economic challenges.
The country has made good progress in restructuring its domestic debts under a…
Absa Bank has implored small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to adjust their operations and prioritise liquidity to survive the current economic challenges.
The country has made good progress in restructuring its domestic debts unde…
Absa Bank Ghana has reiterated its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the country as it marks three years of operations in the Ghanaian economy.
“It has been three years since Absa Bank officially establish…
Absa Bank has engaged a total of 65 youth with financial, entrepreneurial and work skills as part of its ReadytoWork initiative. The programme seeks to equip the Ghanaian youth with the right resources to transit from lear…
Absa Bank has partnered Joyful Way Incorporated to celebrate five decades of elevating Ghanaian music, heritage and ideals.
Since 1972, Joyful Way Incorporated has endeared itself to Ghanaians and the rest of the world through quality m…
Panelists at a recent Absa Bank, “ReadytoWork” virtual programme, say cloud computing is the future of digital technology.
Discussing the topic, “Let’s talk Cloud,” Chief Enablement Officer at Absa Bank, Justice Amegashi…
Absa Bank Ghana’s commitment to the environment remains one of the strengths of the company’s strategy in the country.
Beyond establishing an undisputed leadership in financial performance and sustainability, the bank’s dedication to ad…
Absa Bank Ghana is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide cloud computing skills in.
The partnership allows Absa to identify an implementing partner in Ghana to train and equip youth in the tertiary sector with cloud computin…
Absa Bank Ghana led the way at the 11th Marketing World Awards with five significant awards, in demonstration of the bank’s leadership in marketing communications and CSR in the banking sector.
The bank won the Advertisi…
Absa Bank Ghana has made several community interventions in the first quarter of 2022, in line with its social mandate in the country. With a strategy that is firmly anchored on being relevant in the Ghanaian society, the C…
Absa Bank Ghana posted an impressive financial performance in 2021, recording an increase in revenues by 17 per cent.
Also the bank saw a 35 per cent reduction in impairments by the year under review.
A statement issued by the Absa …
Absa Bank Ghana has signaled its commitment to closely collaborate with leading energy companies, such as Tullow Ghana, in developing the oil and gas sector.
The two companies made headlines late last year when their concerted approach …
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