The Absa Group Limited (JSE: http://fin.jse.co.za/findata/sharesearchresult.asp?searchtype=string&searchtext=ASA&requesttype=&y=&GetCodeOnly=1 ASA) (also known as ABSA or Absa) is the largest consumer bank in South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, it currently employs 33,166 people both locally and internationally.