FNB Namibia partners with ASBN to boost global business ties
Broadening horizons
Partnership to create tangible opportunity to strengthen economic ties beyond the continent.
FNB Namibia recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Africa Scotland Business Network (ASBN).
The collaboration was recently announced at the bank’s Parkside head office, aimed to connect Namibian businesses with international opportunities, particularly in Scotland.
ASBN, an organisation linking over 110 companies and educational institutions across 15 countries, served as a bridge between Scottish enterprises and African markets.
Its expanding network provided businesses with access to expertise, partnerships, and market insights.
According to FNB Namibia, the partnership created a tangible opportunity to strengthen economic ties beyond the continent and open doors for key sectors such as tourism, logistics, agriculture, and construction.
FNB Namibia’s head of enterprise banking, Connie-Marlene Theyse, pointed out the potential impact of the agreement, describing it as a meaningful step toward positioning Namibia as a preferred destination for Scottish companies seeking expansion into Africa.
“Their growing influence in international business aligned with our mission to drive economic growth and innovation for our clients and for Namibia as a whole,” she said at the time.
The bank outlined their focus for the partnership, including strengthening its role as a facilitator of trade and investment, supporting clients in expanding into new markets, and identifying collaborative opportunities that would benefit Namibia’s economic landscape.
By leveraging the resources of its parent company, FirstRand Group, FNB aimed to provide businesses with direct access to new partnerships, funding avenues, and commercial networks.
ASBN Co-Founder Claire Alexander expressed optimism about the collaboration, citing the importance of financial institutions in fostering international business expansion.
“When entering a new market, businesses need a strong banking partner. Our relationship with FNB Namibia was instrumental in ensuring that companies looking to operate across borders had the necessary financial support and connectivity,” she noted.
The collaboration was recently announced at the bank’s Parkside head office, aimed to connect Namibian businesses with international opportunities, particularly in Scotland.
ASBN, an organisation linking over 110 companies and educational institutions across 15 countries, served as a bridge between Scottish enterprises and African markets.
Its expanding network provided businesses with access to expertise, partnerships, and market insights.
According to FNB Namibia, the partnership created a tangible opportunity to strengthen economic ties beyond the continent and open doors for key sectors such as tourism, logistics, agriculture, and construction.
FNB Namibia’s head of enterprise banking, Connie-Marlene Theyse, pointed out the potential impact of the agreement, describing it as a meaningful step toward positioning Namibia as a preferred destination for Scottish companies seeking expansion into Africa.
“Their growing influence in international business aligned with our mission to drive economic growth and innovation for our clients and for Namibia as a whole,” she said at the time.
The bank outlined their focus for the partnership, including strengthening its role as a facilitator of trade and investment, supporting clients in expanding into new markets, and identifying collaborative opportunities that would benefit Namibia’s economic landscape.
By leveraging the resources of its parent company, FirstRand Group, FNB aimed to provide businesses with direct access to new partnerships, funding avenues, and commercial networks.
ASBN Co-Founder Claire Alexander expressed optimism about the collaboration, citing the importance of financial institutions in fostering international business expansion.
“When entering a new market, businesses need a strong banking partner. Our relationship with FNB Namibia was instrumental in ensuring that companies looking to operate across borders had the necessary financial support and connectivity,” she noted.
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