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GTBank wins ‘Best Corporate Governance, Africa’ for 2015

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, has been awarded ‘Best Corporate Governance, Africa’

First Bank CEO named The Sun Banker of the Year 2014

The Sun also congratulated Mr. Onasanya for the Bank’s big ticket transactions in the course of the year, especially the issue of a USD 450 million subordinated Tier 2 debt, the largest subordinated Eurobond ever issued by any Nigerian financial ins

Call for Troubled Banks to Merge

Analysts have called for merging of troubled banks to save them from total collapse in the wake of liquidity problems threatening survival of the undercapitalized banks.

Achebe Retires as Diamond Bank Chairman

Diamond Bank Plc on Wednesday disclosed that Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe has retired as the Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Banks in Zimbabwe Cut 1,000 Jobs Last Year, Union Says

Banks in Zimbabwe cut 1,000 jobs last year, eliminating one post out of every six in the southern African country’s banking industry

Nigeria will begin the selling process of Keystone Bank in 2015

The three banks were nationalized for not being able to complete their recapitalization within the period fixed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Union Savings to venture into banking

Philip Oti-Mensah, Managing Director, Union Savings and Loans, says his outfit intends to become an industry leader this year

Ugandan Stanbic boss good news

Several years back this newspaper published a cover story showing that of the 20 or so commercial banks in the country only about three had a Ugandan managing director

Steward Bank’s Agent Banking Model: Is the branch model dead?

Steward Bank a banking subsidiary of Zimbabwe’s Telecoms giant Econet Wireless Limited recently announced a move to reduce its branch network whilst introducing Zimbabwe’s first Agent banking model

Unity Bank boss receives ‘Banker of the Year’ award

The Leadership Annual Awards recognizes achievers in banking, business, politics and government, entertainment and sports.

National Bank Buys 9.5% AfrAsia Stake in First Move Into Africa

National Bank of Canada bought a 9.5 percent stake in Mauritius-based AfrAsia Bank Ltd., its first African investment.

Nedbank opens new branch at Westlane

Nedbank Namibia managed to build a bank worth over N$11 billion in total assets as at the end of October and on 5 December opened a new branch at Westlane Shopping Centre.

South African banking fees 2015

Absa, Nedbank and Standard Bank have released their fee structures for 2015 - here is what you can expect to pay on some key transactions.

BoG approves Fidelity Bank’s acquisition of ProCredit Ghana

The Bank of Ghana has approved the acquisition of ProCredit Ghana by Fidelity Bank.

Nigeria: Eti to Remain Top Pan-African Bank, Enlarges Board

The Chairman of ETI, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, who made the disclosure, said the financial institution's recent appointments were informed by the need realise the dual objectives of establishing a strong brand and contributing meaningfully to the continent&

Mauritian Lender Opens a Liaison Office in Nairobi

The Central Bank has licensed Mauritius Commercial Bank to establish a representative office in Kenya

Zenith is 2014 Best Bank in Ghana

Zenith Bank Ghana has been named “Bank of the Year 2014 in Ghana” by The Banker magazine, the world’s most trusted resource for banking and finance intelligence and information.

Access Bank Launches Scheme to Promote Financial Inclusion

Access Bank Plc has announced the commencement of its ‘Access Savings Challenge.’

Capitec Bank named best at customer service in financial industry

Capitec Bank took first place for financial services and third place overall across 32 major industries in the Ask Afrika Orange Index Award, the largest and most widely-referenced service excellence benchmark in South Africa.

UBA Sweeps Global Banking Awards

United Bank for Africa Plc, one of Africa’s largest financial services institutions, swept the global banking awards in London Thursday, winning in five categories to become one of the highest single winning bank brands ‎at this year’s awa

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