As a leading African Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB), RMB’s expansion on the continent is a key growth strategy.
RMB has a broker-dealer business in the USA and manages FirstRand Bank’s USA representative office in New York. RMB supports corporate and institutional clients wishing to invest in and trade with Africa
In 1977, three entrepreneurs: Laurie Dippenaar, GT Ferreira and Pat Goss started a small financial structuring house in Johannesburg.
RMB is a values-driven organisation where human development is far greater than just results.
FirstRand’s vision is to be the African financial services group of choice – creating long-term franchise value and delivering superior and sustainable economic returns to our shareholders within acceptable levels of volatility.
Asia is strategically important to Africa’s growth story. Managed by RMB, the Shanghai representative office plays a leading role in facilitating trade flows between Africa and greater China, Japan, South Korea and South East Asia.
The RMB London branch supports internationally based Corporates and investors who have interests in Africa by providing advice, structuring, funding and execution services. London Branch also supports African based borrowers with access to the international capital markets.