Established in 1865 to finance the growing trade between China and Europe, HSBC has grown to one of the largest trade services organisations in the world. We have more relationships with suppliers and buyers than any other trade services institution and are able to offer greater trade efficiency, speed and cost effectiveness, especially when counterparties bank with us on both sides.

Combining our global expertise and connectivity with local knowledge, our African team takes a consultative approach to understand our clients’ business and create a full range of tailored solutions to meet their needs. Through advanced ITS-enabled technology, we enable importers and exporters to:

  • streamline trade processes
  • reduce trade cycles
  • automate supply chains
  • gain greater control
  • cut costs

As part of a global network of dedicated trade centres, our local team facilitates trade across the African continent, with key markets including Angola; Ethiopia; Ghana; Kenya; Nigeria; Uganda; South Africa and Tanzania

HSBC Africa offers a range of Trade and Supply Chain solutions. Our products are designed to simplify the process, mitigate risk and maximise financial management for both importers and exporters. Download product brochures for our trade solutions including:

Export Documentary Credit Solution (PDF 396KB)
Export Documentary Credit Transfer (PDF 524KB)
Export Documentary Credit Confirmation (PDF 170KB)
Export Documentary Collection Solution (PDF 389KB)
Export Finance Solution (PDF 499KB)
Import Documentary Credit Solution (PDF 363KB)
Import Documentary Collection Solution (PDF 417KB)
Import Finance Solution (PDF 135KB)
Forfaiting (PDF 185KB)
HSBCnet (PDF 139KB)
For more information contact:

Myra Morgan-Zlatev

Head of Sales, Trade and Supply Chain

+27 11 676 4543

Darryl Hardiman

Vice President - Trade and Supply Chain

+27 11 676 4424

Nazeem Mohammed

Senior Vice President SSA Sales and Product Development

+27 11 676 4541

Awards
Best Global Sovereign Advisor
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
Best Sukuk House
EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, 2011
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEx) USD500 million 0.5% convertible bonds due 2017
Asiamoney Country Deals of the Year, 2012
Best coverage team
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2012
Most impressive bank for SSA borrowers in Euros
EuroWeek Bond Awards, 2012
Best deal execution
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2012
Best bank to work with across all markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Best Bank
Asiamoney Country Deals of the Year, 2012
Most impressive bank for Middle Eastern and Africa borrowers
EuroWeek Bond Awards, 2012
Best advice across all markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Best bank for execution across markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Best Global Emerging Markets Bank
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
Capital Raising: FIG - Banco do Brasil USD1bn 9.25% Tier 1 Perpetual Notes
The Banker Deals of the Year, 2012
Best Sukuk Deal - Republic of Turkey Sukuk
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, 2013
Bonds SSA - Dubai $500m 10Y5Y
The Banker Deals of the Year, 2012
Most Innovative Deal - Axiata RMB Sukuk
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, 2013
Best Global Emerging Market Debt House
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
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HSBC’s 2012 Guide

African Trade with China and India: From Strength to Strength
HSBC's Guide to Cash, Supply Chain and Treasury Management in Asia
Pacific 2012