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Absa Weighs Joining Yuan Platform on Thriving China-Africa Trade
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Absa Weighs Joining Yuan Platform on Thriving China-Africa Trade

Bloomberg Markets · May 18, 2026, 4:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Absa Group Ltd. is weighing joining a payments platform that facilitates direct settlement in Chinese currency, to take advantage of growing trade with Africa’s biggest trading partner.

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