Absa Mauritius wins Best IPO in Africa (Mid-Cap category) at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2024

Absa Bank Mauritius proudly announced that it has won the Best IPO in Africa (Mid-Cap Category) at the prestigious EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2024, further cementing our position as a trusted capital markets partner on the continent.

This recognition comes on the heels of another major accolade, having been named Best Investment Bank in Mauritius 2025 by Global Finance earlier this year.

The EMEA Finance award celebrates Absa Mauritius’ role as Sole Lead Transaction Advisor for the IPO of a leading player in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector, listed on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius in 2024. This landmark transaction showcased Absa’s ability to navigate complexity with agility and insight, reflecting its deep understanding of capital markets and strong commitment to client success.

Ravin Dajee, Managing Director at Absa Mauritius, commented:

“The EMEA Finance award is a powerful endorsement of our ability to structure and deliver complex transactions that create real value. When paired with our recent Best Investment Bank recognition by Global Finance in Mauritius for 2025, these accolades highlight the strength of our team, our regional expertise, and our commitment to delivering world-class financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the market. We are deeply honoured.”

Aslam Taher, Head of Wholesale Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Mauritius, commented:

“These recognitions reflect our relentless focus on providing innovative, client-centric investment banking solutions. We’re proud to lead transformative deals that contribute to the growth of Mauritius’ financial services sector and drive meaningful outcomes for our partners across the African continent.”

Absa Mauritius remains committed to empowering Africa’s tomorrow through financial innovation, strategic partnerships, and human-centered leadership.

Résumé en Français
bsa Bank Mauritius a remporté le prix de la meilleure introduction en bourse en Afrique (catégorie Mid-Cap) aux EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2024. Cette reconnaissance, qui souligne son rôle de conseiller principal pour l’introduction en bourse d’un acteur majeur du secteur Technologie, Médias et Télécommunications à la Bourse de Maurice en 2024, s’ajoute au titre de meilleure banque d’investissement à Maurice pour 2025 décerné par Global Finance.

Ravin Dajee, directeur général d’Absa Mauritius, a souligné que ces distinctions confirment la capacité de la banque à structurer des transactions complexes et à créer de la valeur. Aslam Taher, responsable de la banque de gros et de la banque d’investissement, a ajouté que ces prix reflètent l’engagement de la banque à fournir des solutions innovantes et centrées sur le client, contribuant à la croissance du secteur financier mauricien. Absa Mauritius réaffirme son engagement à façonner l’avenir de l’Afrique par l’innovation financière et les partenariats stratégiques.