01/11/2021
FNB relishes recognition as SA’s most valuable brand
Celliers said despite increased economic uncertainty, FNB was increasing its focus on building even more trust and further assisting customers to thrive.
Retail Banking
01/11/2021
All Eyes on Onyeali-Ikpe as She Begins Reign at Fidelity Bank
Before Ihejiahi, there was Nebolisa Arah, who set the bank on its track with his gentlemanly approach to management. So, Onyeali-Ikpe is in good company.
01/07/2021
GCB re-opens Derby Avenue Branch with tailor-made services for customer satisfaction
GCB Bank reopened its Derby Avenue Branch at a ceremony held on 4th January 2021. The branch was commissioned by Mr. Kofi Adomakoh, the Managing Director.
01/07/2021
GCB re-opens Derby Avenue Branch with tailor-made services for customer satisfaction
The branch was reopened in response to the growth in business in the area and increasing demand of our customers to deliver convenient, prompt, and speedy services.
01/07/2021
Access Bank completes acquisition of Zambian bank
On Wednesday, Access Bank said the merger of Cavmont into Access Bank Zambia will hold before the end of January 2021.
01/06/2021
Banks fixed deposit rates fall to 5-year low on Covid
Banks reduced their appetite for deposits after opportunities for lending dried up with loans advanced growing by Sh121 billion in the March to October period, down from Sh156.4 billion in a similar period a year earlier.
01/06/2021
2021 South African banking fees compared: Capitec vs Absa vs Standard Bank vs Nedbank vs FNB
The accounts compared are all mid-market, or Gold equivalents – the bundled option, where applicable.
01/06/2021
Access Bank’s ‘W’ Initiative Supports More Women
The campaign which aimed at improving community awareness on health issues that affect women and their families, screened over 300 women in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt.
01/06/2021
Zenith Bank announces director’s death
The lender expressed their condolences and prayed that God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
01/05/2021
Appetite for dividends drives investors to Stanbic, Bank of Baroda counters
Total loans and advances rose by 13.5 percent to Ush15.7 trillion ($4.2 billion) during the same period under review.
01/05/2021
Absa Bank Uganda named the Banking Group Brand of the Year 2020
The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards recognise companies from all over the world and of all sizes, which demonstrate global excellence in innovation, strategy and progressive and inspirational changes within the global financial community.
01/05/2021
Diamond Trust bank issues profit warning on bad loans
The Board and management remain confident in DTB’s long-term strategy that should result in improved future performance
01/04/2021
CRB listing starts today as 90-day freeze lapses
The CBK announced the suspension of CRB listing for loans that were defaulted after April 1,
01/04/2021
Emirates NBD named ‘Bank of the Year – UAE 2020’ and ‘Bank of the Year – Middle East 2020’
As a leading bank serving millions of customers across the MENAT region, Emirates NBD has undertaken a comprehensive and proactive plan to protect the financial security and economic well-being of its people, customers and the community.
01/03/2021
Equity Bank Congo To Merge With Banque Commerciale Du Congo
The combined outfit will become Equity Banque Commercial du Congo (Equity BCDC) and comes after the lender completed the acquisition of 66.53 percent stake in BCDC last August for $95 million (Sh10.37 billion).
12/31/2020
Banks Attract N37tn Deposits Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
The growth was attributed majorly to the deployment of technology as well as banks’ aggressive marketing of their alternative banking channels.
12/30/2020
Mwalimu Sacco announces full acquisition of Spire Bank
Mwalimu Sacco announces full acquisition of Spire Bank GRACE MATHEKADECEMBER 29, 2020 1 MIN READ 0 SHARES 00 Mwalimu National SACCO has announced its full acquisition of Spire Bank from businessman Naushad Merali of Sameer Group, for an undisclosed amo
12/29/2020
Rwanda leads region with profits for Kenyan banks
CBA Rwanda, the only loss-making subsidiary in Rwanda, reported a loss of Ksh187.77 million ($1.7 million) compared with Ksh291.42 million ($2.64 million) reported in 2018.
12/29/2020
Equity Group crosses the $10b balance sheet mark
Mwangi said BCDC brings to the Group 112 years of corporate banking experience and will be instrumental in strengthening Equity’s supreme banking experience.
12/29/2020
Kenya: Banks Set to Step Up Loan Recovery As Defaults Mount
"The banks intend to allocate more resources on monitoring and recovery of loans as well as use of external parties in the recovery process," it added.