Africa-Press – Eswatini. FNB Eswatini has urged local businesses to collaborate with financial institutions to navigate global trade disruptions and currency volatility, during its Forex and Trade Solutions Seminar held on 24 March 2026 at the Royal Swazi Sun in Ezulwini.
Speaking to a room filled with business leaders, economists, and regulators, FNB Eswatini CEO Thokozani Dlamini said the bank sees challenges as opportunities to find practical solutions that help businesses succeed. “While we may not have full control over global shifts, we have the responsibility and expertise to provide tailored solutions for your business to thrive. For these solutions to work, we need to co-create them with you,” he said.
The seminar, themed “Beyond Volatility: Strategic Forex and Trade Solutions for a Fragmenting World,” gave business owners a chance to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas. Dlamini stressed that their input is vital: “You know the benefits and limitations of our current solutions like no one else. This Seminar is about listening and learning from each other, so we can provide support that truly meets your needs.”
Experts provided insight on Eswatini’s economic outlook. Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, Director of Financial Markets at the Central Bank of Eswatini, highlighted inflation and market liquidity as key concerns. Meanwhile, Claudio Govender, Research Analyst at RMB Global Markets, described a “macroeconomic reset” in the region, encouraging businesses to find opportunities amid volatility using the right data and funding structures.
FNB Eswatini also showcased tools to support day-to-day operations and cross-border trade. Wendy Snowden, Trade Relationship Manager, explained, “We provide Letters of Credit, Foreign Bills for Collection, Supply Chain Finance, and Structured Trade and Commodity Finance. Our goal is to ensure our solutions reflect your business needs and help you grow.”
Business leaders welcomed the insights. Paulette Fortune, General Manager at Pharm Industry, said, “The discussions helped me understand a very complex environment and gave me practical ideas to apply in our business.” Christopher Shabangu, Managing Director at Tambuti, added, “FNB has always supported us, and today’s seminar showed once again the value of working closely with our bank to navigate challenges and plan for growth.”
The seminar is part of FNB Eswatini’s ongoing effort to strengthen trade and forex services while keeping businesses at the centre of solution-building. It follows earlier engagements, including the first-of-its-kind FNB Eswatini Property Indaba, as the bank continues to build on its 30-year history in the Kingdom while helping businesses prepare for an ever-changing world.
