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
