In this episode, recorded on March 4, 2026, we are joined by the Absa Bank Kenya CFO, Yusuf Omari, as we take a deep dive into the bank’s FY 2025 results.

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Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:53 What Makes a Good CFO?

00:01:54 Overview of the FY2025 Results

00:03:54 Loan Demand, NPLs, Risk Outlook, and Rate Stability

00:08:38 FX and Non Funded Income Growth

00:10:18 Cost Efficiency, Tech, and Investment in Gov’t Securities

00:13:23 CIB Competition and Consolidation

00:15:18 Group CEO Ambitions, M&A Strategy, and Value Proposition

00:20:31  Profitability and Dividend Strategy

00:24:29 Branch Strategy, Insurance, and Asset Management

00:29:33 Regulation, Benchmark Rates, SME Sentiment, and 2026 Outlook

00:34:34 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

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