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Absa (JSE: ASA) is the largest consumer bank in South Africa. It is headquartered in Johannesburg. It was formed when four of the larger South African banks and building societies (Allied Bank, Trust Bank, United Building Society and Volkskas Bank) amalgamated to form a single bank, hence adopting the original name of ABSA: Amalgamated Banks of South Africa. In 2005 Barclays Bank of the United Kingdom purchased a 56.40% stake in Absa. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Absa. ... City motto: Unity in Development Province Gauteng Mayor Amos Masondo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ... Barclays plc (LSE: BARC, NYSE: BCS, TYO: 8642 ) is the fourth largest bank in the United Kingdom. ...

Absa offers a comprehensive range of banking services, bancassurance and wealth management products and services.

It currently employes 33 166 people internationally. Absa's legal representitives include Brink Cohen Le Roux Inc, Jowell, Glyn & Marais, Routledge Modise Moss Morris Inc, Tim du Toit Inc and Webber Wentzel Bowens.

Absa's CEO is Steve Booysen and Image:Chairman is Danie Conje. Absa is a sponsorer of many activities in South Africa, most recognized of these is the "Absa Curry Cup" which is a rugby tournament held annually in South Africa.

The Executive directors include Dr Steve Booysen, Dominic Bruynseels, Jacques Schindehntte and Louis von Zeuner. Dr Tokyo Sexwale is among the non-executive directors. Mosima Gabriel Sexwale (born March 5, 1953), commonly known as Tokyo Sexwale, is a South African businessman and former politician, anti-apartheid activist, and political prisoner. ...

Major Holdings include: Banco Austral, Sarl 80.00% National Bank of Commerce 55.00% Meeg Bank 50.00% Capricorn Investment Holdings 31.10%

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