Opportunity awaits South African banks in a changing African landscape

Published 6 days ago• 1 minute read

09 March 2025 - 00:00 By Pierre Romagny

International banks have for the past few years been divesting from Africa. Though the continent is still brimming with potential for growth, these institutions have chosen to concentrate on their core markets. At least nine international banks have withdrawn from 32 African countries, according to an Oliver Wyman analysis...

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