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Is there still value in corporate bonds?👉 https://lnkd.in/eeznMKPc Willem le Roux, Addendum Financial Technologies, Zine Mdleleni, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, Michelle Green, EMBA, Prescient , and Menique Botha, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, join this Roundtable to explore the #CorporateBond market, the benefits of issuing this type of bond, how #Technology impacts this space, and the business confidence indices.

As members of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN), we are delighted to share the unveiling of the 2024 Global Progress Brief and the launch of the innovative SBFN Data Portal!   The 2024 Global Progress Brief highlights key achievements, challenges, and opportunities within the SBFN community, across three pillars of sustainable finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration, Climate and Nature-Related Risk Management, and Financing Sustainability.   SBFN members are rapidly turning policy development into action by creating new markets for sustainable finance: 45 SBFN countries have issued an impressive US$ 759 billion in thematic bonds as of 2023!   The new SBFN Data Portal is a dynamic tool designed to track #SustainableFinance initiatives and to facilitate consistent monitoring and benchmarking across countries, regions, and indicators. The platform will foster cross-learning, speeding up our collective journey toward more sustainable financial systems.   At Kenya Bankers Association, we take pride in our achievements with support #SBFN and #IFC, and eagerly anticipate further progress through peer-to-peer learning and collective action.   To learn more, click on the links below: 📊 SBFN Data Portal: https://lnkd.in/d-jWv2kV 📗 2024 Global Progress Brief: https://lnkd.in/dmveQC2G Join us as we shape the future of sustainable finance, driving positive change in emerging markets! #SustainableFinance #SBFN #SBFNSustainableFinance #Climate #ESG

“Nedbank's approach to transformation centres on purpose-led initiatives that transcend legislation and are aimed at creating meaningful and sustainable impact. We evolve our approach to accommodate shifts in the socio-economic, financial and regulatory landscapes, whilst being mindful of the synergy created by leveraging the four capitals including – human, socioe-conomic, financial, and leadership,” -Kershini Govender, Executive Head: Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank As the country celebrates 30 years of democracy, we recently caught up with Kershini to hear how they have championed transformation in the banking sector. Read the full article from the latest edition of Top Empowerment here: https://hubs.la/Q02vv-NH0 #Banking #Finance #Transformation #TopEmpowerment #Publication #TopcoMedia

A sustainability strategy should be integrated into the organisation’s overall strategy, with a framework that ensures clear and effective disclosure of its goals. By integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, an organisation demonstrates to the market that it is not leaving its capacity to manage socio-economic risks to chance. Instead, it shows that it has thoughtfully considered its social license to operate, its ability to thrive in a low-carbon economy, and its long-term resilience. https://bit.ly/40HSfF8 #SAREIT #SustainabilityGuide #NedbankCIB #SustainableFinance #RealEstateSustainability #PropertyFinance Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking

Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 has awarded HBL the accolades of Pakistan's Best Bank, Pakistan's Best Bank for Corporates and Pakistan's Best Bank for ESG. These awards are the most prestigious recognition in the banking industry, globally. They are a recognition of HBL’s leadership performance and innovative approach reaffirming its dedication to providing superior banking services and sustainable business practices. The Euromoney citation for HBL acknowledges that “HBL achieved a record profit before tax of $403 million in 2023, a 47% increase compared with 2022.” The citation went on to note that HBL is undergoing a transformation that is “focused around creating synergy between the largest physical network in the country and its advanced digital capabilities to serve its base of over 37 million customers”. The citation mentioned that HBL had improved “its internal environmental, social and governance structure, updating its social and environmental management policy and developing a sustainable environmental management operating procedure.” Commenting on the achievement, Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO, HBL, said, "We are deeply humbled to be recognized by Euromoney in these three critical categories. Winning these awards is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. These wins are a tribute to our millions of clients’ continued trust and confidence in HBL, and our continuous effort to lead with integrity and sustainability in all our operations." Euromoney is a global English-language publication focused on business and finance. #HBL #bestbank #pakistan2024

The Importance of Collaboration in Achieving Common Goals Collaboration is a crucial factor in the success of individuals and organizations alike. Powerful entities can leverage their strengths by working together towards a common objective. For instance, by collaborating with Heritage Bank, other organizations can help prevent its insolvency, which was recently declared, resulting in the withdrawal of its license. Heritage Bank, like many other banks, faces several challenges. However, it also possesses significant untapped assets that could be valuable if managed effectively. Larger banks can acquire Heritage Bank's assets and liabilities, creating a mutually beneficial scenario. This collaboration can harness the untapped potential within Heritage Bank’s market, leading to a more stable and prosperous financial environment. Many businesses have been severely impacted by the lack of access to their funds, creating alarming challenges for entrepreneurs trying to run their operations. In summary, I firmly believe that collaboration is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving shared goals, whether for individuals or corporate entities. Working together allows us to unlock hidden opportunities and drive collective success. #UBAGroup #zenithbankplc #DangoteIndustries #HeritageBankplc #international #cbn #IFM #accountant

BOC Connect, a historic partnership between the Bank of Ceylon and Sri Lanka Post, is transforming financial services across Sri Lanka. By combining BOC’s innovative banking solutions with Sri Lanka Post’s extensive network, we’re making essential services more accessible, fostering financial inclusion, and promoting sustainability for a greener, more connected future. #BOC #BankersToTheNation

📢 Oikocredit’s latest quarterly update for investors and others covers our #cooperative’s #socialimpactinvesting in the fourth quarter of 2023. Our #developmentfinance, including the new #community-focused portfolio, grew steadily. We initiated new #partnerships, completed our third annual digital client survey, and held our first international study tour since Covid-19 and our third #OikocreditLive webinar. Operating income rose, and although the net result for the quarter was negative, we looked forward to 2024 with ambition and confidence. 👉 Read our report on Q4 2023 at  https://lnkd.in/ep4TDYsf

We are proudly announcing CIB Egypt as our platinum partner at Carerha Summit 2024 | Economic Uplift 🌟 CIB is the leading private-sector bank in Egypt, offering a broad range of financial products and services to its customers, which include more than 500 of Egypt’s largest corporations, enterprises of all sizes, institutions, and households. CIB’s strong brand and growth in retail and SME banking segments continues to introduce new customers to the bank. As a result, CIB has succeeded in becoming the most profitable commercial bank operating in Egypt for more than 40 years. The Bank was founded in 1975 as Chase National Bank, a joint venture between Chase Manhattan Bank and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). In 1987, Chase divested its stake to NBE, who renamed the former joint venture Commercial International Bank. Over time, NBE’s ownership in CIB declined, and in 2006 a consortium led by Ripplewood Holdings acquired NBE’s remaining 19%. In 2009, Actis, a Pan-African private equity firm specializing in emerging markets, acquired 50% of Ripplewood Consortium’s stake and became CIB's single largest shareholder, with a 9.06% stake. The emergence of Actis as CIB's predominant shareholder marked a key transition in the bank’s strategic relationships. In March 2014, Actis divested 2.6% of its stake in CIB on the open market, maintaining its seat on the board, and in May of that year, sold its remaining stake to several wholly-owned subsidiaries of Fairfax Financial Holdings. Fairfax Financial Holdings owns through its wholly-owned subsidiaries a total of 6.55% of CIB’s shares, making it the only strategic shareholder in CIB. Their interests in CIB are represented with one Board seat on the Bank’s Board of Directors #carerha #carerhasummit #womenempowerment #female #education #edtech #supportingwomen #CIB

📊 Equity Bank Half-Year 2024 Performance Highlights Equity Bank has shown strong resilience and strategic growth in its half-year results. See Key highlights showing Equity Bank Limited ‘s commitment to inclusive finance, digital transformation, and regional growth positioning it as a leader in East Africa’s financial landscape. #EquityBank #FinancialResults #InclusiveFinance #EastAfrica #DRC #DigitalTransformation #SocialImpact