The award recognises the strength of Nedbank CIB’s offering and its ability to combine deep sector expertise with innovative financing solutions and long-term client partnerships.

For Nedbank CIB, the recognition builds on an established position of leadership in the South African property finance market. It also reflects the team’s ability to support clients across a broad range of property opportunities, from acquisitions and developments to refinancing and investment.

Expertise that supports market leadership

Property finance requires a deep understanding of the sector, its participants and the markets in which clients operate.

Nedbank CIB brings together specialist property knowledge and the broader capabilities of a corporate and investment bank to develop financing solutions aligned with clients’ objectives.

This expertise extends across the property value chain, enabling the team to work with developers, investors and asset owners on transactions that support growth and long-term value.

The API Award for Best African Real Estate Bank of the Year recognises this depth of capability and further reinforces Nedbank CIB’s leadership position in the market.

Its strength is not only in providing capital, but in understanding the commercial opportunity behind each transaction and bringing the right financial and sector expertise to support clients’ ambitions.

Financing solutions built around clients

Every property transaction has its own requirements, from the structure of the funding to the objectives of the client and the characteristics of the underlying asset.

Nedbank CIB takes a client-led approach, combining sector knowledge with financing capabilities to structure solutions that respond to these requirements.

This includes the ability to provide funding across different stages of the property lifecycle and to support clients with solutions that reflect their individual strategies.

The approach is underpinned by strong relationships and a long-term view of the market.

Innovation that creates long-term value

Market leadership in property finance also requires an ability to look beyond traditional financing solutions.

For Nedbank CIB, innovation includes helping clients identify opportunities to create long-term value through sustainable finance, green buildings and responsible investment.

Initiatives such as EDGE demonstrate how sustainability can be incorporated into property development and financing, helping clients improve resource efficiency while considering the longer-term performance of their assets.

This approach supports Nedbank CIB’s broader commitment to financing a more sustainable built environment while delivering commercially relevant outcomes for clients.

An African perspective, grounded in local expertise

While Nedbank CIB has a strong position in South Africa, its capabilities extend across the continent.

African property markets differ in their regulatory environments, economic conditions, capital requirements and currencies. Understanding these markets and being able to work effectively across them is an important part of supporting clients pursuing opportunities beyond their home markets.

Nedbank CIB combines local market understanding with its broader corporate and investment banking capabilities to help clients access opportunities across Africa.

This combination of expertise and reach strengthens its role as a trusted partner to clients operating in the continent’s property markets.

Recognition that reinforces leadership

Winning at the 2026 API Awards is recognition of the people, expertise and partnerships behind Nedbank CIB’s performance.

The awards reinforce a market position built over time through strong client relationships, specialist property knowledge, innovative financing solutions and consistent execution.

They also recognise the contribution Nedbank CIB continues to make to the development of South Africa’s property sector and to the broader African real estate market.

For the team, the focus remains on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and creating long-term value through every partnership and transaction.

A year of recognition. A position of leadership. A future of opportunity.

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