Government Sector

The Government sector team is responsible for ensuring we deliver the full capabilities and expertise of the HSBC Group to our government clients in key markets across Africa. Our client segment constitutes the following:

  • Sovereigns
  • Central Banks
  • Government agencies (sub-sovereign)
  • State Owned Entities (SOEs)
  • Municipalities & state governments
  • Supranational / regional development banks
  • State supported development banks
  • Sovereign wealth funds

We are at the forefront of developing and driving strategic relationships and content with government clients. The Johannesburg-based relationship team co-ordinates the Group's resources across products, such as Project and Export Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Asset Management, Credit and Lending and Custody. This enables us to provide our clients with integrated strategic and bespoke financing solutions. Recognising the complex and constantly evolving needs of our clients, the coverage approach reflects these unique requirements and the team seeks to share knowledge and grow with our clients focusing on long-term relationships and continuity of coverage.

For more information contact:

Ian Carr

Head of Global Banking, Africa

+27 11 676 4200

Awards
Best Global Risk Management House
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2011
Best Overall Primary Debt Provider
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2011
#1 Platinum and palladium – spot
Energy Risk commodity rankings, 2011
Best Secondary market support
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2011
#1 Gold – forwards
Energy Risk commodity rankings, 2011
Best Global Infrastructure and Project Finance House
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2011
Best Debt syndicate team
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2011
Best for African currencies
Euromoney FX Poll, 2011
#1 Platinum and palladium – options
Energy Risk commodity rankings, 2011
African Telecoms Deal of the Year – O3b Network
Project Finance Magazine Deals of the Year, 2011
#1 Silver – options
Energy Risk commodity rankings, 2011
Best Global Sovereign Advisor
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2011
Best Coverage team
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2011
Most improved financial institutions team*
EuroWeek Bond Market Awards, 2011
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