Merchant Bank Ghana (MBG) Limited

by nigerian newspapers today on October 3, 2010 · 0 comments

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Merchant Bank Ghana Limited (MBG) is a limited liability company and a leading Bank in Accra Ghana in West Africa. The bank became incorporated in August 1971 and commenced business in March 1972 as the first merchant bank in Ghana.

Merchant Bank Ghana Limited (MBG) provides a comprehensive range of banking services to its customers and clients, using its worldwide network of correspondent banks and their agencies. The range of MBG’s banking services includes:

  • Corporate and Institutional Banking
    • Domestic and International Banking Operations for Corporate Customers
  • Business Banking
    • For Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Personal Banking
    • For individuals and High Net-worth customers
  • Investment Banking
  • Treasury and Money and Capital Market Operations
  • Trade Finance and
  • Foreign Remittances

Subsidiaries of Merchant Bank Ghana Limited

Dynamic investment markets demand dynamic investment solutions. Investments offer higher potential returns over the longer term than secure form of saving. Their specialized departments have the expertise to create investment solutions that consistently deliver on promise.

The Merchant Bank Ghana has two wholly owned specialized subsidiaries namely;

  • Merban Investment Holdings Limited (MIHL)
    • dealing in Funds/Portfolio Management, Money Market Operations, Investment Advisory Services, Trustee Services and Custodial and Nominee Services;
  • Merban Stockbrokers Limited (MSL )
    • dealing in Brokerage Services, Underwriting of new Issues, and Investor Search & Joint Venture Arrangement; and

The MBG group also has the following additional specialist services tailored to meet its customers’ needs:

  • Registrar Services
    • maintaining records of Shareholders and Creditors, facilitating dividend payments to Shareholders; and
  • Corporate Finance & Advisory Services (CFAS)
    • handling Corporate restructuring, Joint Venture Arrangement, Company
      Valuation, Project Finance; Funds Sourcing, Issuing House Services and General Financial Advisory Services.

Products and Services of Merchant Bank, Ghana:

Merchant Bank Safe Custody
Merban Safe custody is where they keep your items that are of substantial value. For every client depositing securities, they set up what is called custody account. Safe Custody Services provide a facility to have your valuable documents and possessions secured in a safe place. Arrangements can be made with your nearest Merchant bank branch to store your valuables.

Overnight Safe
As you close for the day’s businesses with little time to balance your books, they provide overnight safe services to ensure that your money is safe and secure till the next day.

Merban Standing Instructions
With a hectic schedule, their standing instruction is designed to save you time and effort when making regular payments such as utility bills. By simply providing your local Merchant Bank branch with written instructions authorizing them to transfer funds on a specific date from your account to another account, you will have made your routine payments without stress. Moreover, account statements/passbooks will help you keep track of all your transactions to date.

Merchant Bank Ghana Travellers Cheque
Merban traveler’s Cheque is a reliable means of payment and receiving of cash while traveling abroad – it contains the Client’s signature, and no one, but the owner of the Cheque, can use it. At Merchant Bank you can get the traveler’s cheques for any amount you need


Cash Delivery & Collection
Cash Collection is a reliable cash pick-up service provided on the customer’s site. Merchant Bank Ghana helps you reduce risk in cash handling after close of business or anytime needed. Cash will be picked up by a professional courier at your site and delivered to our nearest branch. Additionally, they provide Cash Delivery service to your branch and/or retail outlet as per specific instruction.  Your centralized account with them will be credited immediately.

Benefits

Reduced risk: Merchant Bank will be responsible for cash handling from your site(s) to the bank.

Simplified bank account: Only one account is needed to handle cash collection throughout the country. This method reduces the volume of idle funds in various bank accounts.

Simplified process: Your deposit information is sent to you at the end of the day for daily reconciliation.

Payment of Salaries
Processing salaries of staff can be a real headache at the close of each month. ‘Because we understand that the business of business must be business, our salary-processing package takes care of that entire headache for you’.

Registrar services
A unique specialized department offering the following services;

  1. Registration of Members of a company
  2. Maintaining records of shareholders and creditors
  3. Preparing share/bond certificates and the registration of transfer of ownership in respect of equity bond
  4. Share transfer and issues
  5. Organising annual General meetings
  6. Payment of dividends and interest to investors
  7. Dealing with correspondence pertaining to members of shareholders.

Contact:

Corporate Headquarters

Merban House – No 44 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Accra
POB 401, Accra, Ghana
Phone: 233-21-666331-6
Fax: 233-21-667305

Website: www.merchantbank.com.gh

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SG-SSB Ltd Ghana

by nigerian newspapers today on October 3, 2010 · 1 comment

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SG-SSB Ltd, Ghana is a strong local bank, has been one of the leading . The name “SG-SSB” stands for “Société Générale – Social Security Bank“; the bank is part of the Société Générale banking group. The bank is based in Accra and its stock is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. SG-SSB Ltd operates 37-networked branches across the country and serves corporate customers, Individuals and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The Ghanaian bank was incorporated on 7th February, 1975 as “Security Guarantee Trust Limited” and the name was established as SSB on 24 February, 1976. Licence was granted on 17th September 1976 and it resumed operations officially on 17 septembern1977. There was a merger with National Savings and Credit Bank (NS&C) Bank on 3 May, 1994. On 31st of March 2004, SSB Bank became known as SG-SSB LTD.

SG-SSB Ltd is a privately owned publicly listed company on the Ghana Stock Exchange with 37 branches throughout the country. It is one of the most profitable banks in Ghana and the dominant bank in the Western Region of Africa .The Bank operates in the Retail, Corporate and Small and Medium scale Enterprise banking markets.

  • · SG-SSB Ghana was the first bank to introduce the following products in the country:

    · Doorstep Banking, the physical collection of cash at the doorstep of corporate customers.
    · Special Farmers Loan whereby Cocoa farmers are given pre-harvest financing.
    · Consumer Credit Loan Scheme for workers.
    · Sika Card, the first electronic smart card in Ghana.
    · Sikatel, the first banking access by phone in Ghana
    · Sikatext: Banking information by SMS.

  • · In Africa, SG-SSB’s relationship with Société Générale puts at your service, 12 subsidiaries out of which nine: Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad and Cameroon, are in West and Central Africa.

Social Responsibility of SG-SSB, Ghana:

SG-SSB Ghana, a socially responsible corporate body continually demonstrates its support for the communities it operates in through its Donations and Sponsorship programmes

Mission of SG-SSB, Ghana:

The mission of SG-SSB Ltd, Ghana is to create the preferred banking institution, which employs professionalism, teamwork and innovation to provide quality products and services that best satisfy the needs of our customers.

Products and Services of SG-SSB, Ghana:

The Corporate Banking Unit ensures dedicated services to corporate customers in a timely manner, providing a single window into the Bank for all banking and financial transactions through an experienced Corporate Account Relationship Manager. These managers review needs spanning credit requests, cash management, investments and treasury placements in all major international currencies.

The Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) Department is specially structured to meet the banking needs of Small and Medium Scale businesses. A team of professionals spread countrywide are available to provide flexible solutions to meet clients banking requirements, applying experience and pooling resources from Société Générale network.

SG-SSB is prepared to serve as your reliable partner, applying experience and pooling expertise from the Société Générale network to help you achieve your business objectives. The International Business Centre [IBC] has been instituted to offer a one-stop shop for all international banking services. A team of highly trained Impex Managers located at Faanofa Branch and in Kumasi and Takoradi will be ready to assist you. As part of the Société Générale Group, they offer their valued customers an added benefit of international reach to over 80 countries around the globe including 13 countries in North, West and Central Africa including Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Madagascar to mention a few.

Contact:

www.sg-ssb.com.gh

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Intercontinental Bank Ghana LTD

by nigerian newspapers today on October 3, 2010 · 0 comments

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received its Universal Banking License from the Bank of Ghana in October 2006 and commenced business in the same month. As part of its entry strategy, it acquired the erstwhile Citi Savings & Loans Company Limited – a Micro Finance Non-Banking Financial Institution in February 2006.
Currently, Intercontinental Bank is rated as the fifth bank in Africa and the world’s second fastest growing bank. Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited (a bank jointly owned by Ghanaian and Nigerian interests) is a subsidiary of Intercontinental Bank Plc (the third largest bank in Nigeria in terms of Market Capitalization, Asset Base of over US$12 billion and about US$1.7 billion in shareholder funds. It has a network of about 300 business offices).

In 2005, Intercontinental Bank Plc executed a seamless merger with three closely associated banks under the just concluded re-capitalization and consolidation programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Bank is today rated by the Financial Times of London as the 16th largest bank in Africa and among the top 500 banks in the world; with an AA+ rating by Global Rating Agency.

The bank in partnership with BNP Paribas (the 7th largest bank in the world) was recently appointed one of the banks to manage Nigeria’s external reserves in excess of US$45billion.

Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited has its corporate office located in Osu,opposite the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra and currently has a network of seventeen (17) business offices located in the major commercial and industrial metros of Accra and in Tamale.Kumasi, Tarkwa and Techiman. In Greater Accra region of Ghana, they are located in; Tema Fishing Harbour Road, Kantamanto, Abossey Okai, Head Office, opposite the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Osu La Road, Madina, Agbogbloshie, Ashiaman, Abeka Lapaz, Kaneshie Post Office, North Industrial Area and Ring Road Central. In Tamale they are located on the Bank Street. All the business offices are linked online, real-time.

The bank is vigorously pursuing the twin strategy of customer service and innovative banking to gain competitive advantage. To meet these challenges, they have recruited a crop of young, talented and experienced staff duly empowered and adequately resourced to deliver quality service.

Intercontinental Bank Ghana has also deployed top-of-the-range Information and Communication Technology in our branch network.

Their drive to make their customers the focus of marketing thrust in Ghana is encapsulated in their pay-off/mantra: ‘Happy Customer, Happy Bank’.

Corporate Social Responsibility of Intercontinental Bank, Ghana:

At Intercontinental Bank, corporate social responsibility is taken very seriously. That explains why within a space of a year of operations in Ghana, they can boast of significant corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Essentially, the driving philosophy and objectives of Intercontinental bank’s corporate social responsibility are to affect lives of citizens and spur sustainable economic development in the societies within which we operate. This we hope to achieve, through the support of two key areas of the Ghanaian economy; education and community development. Intercontinental Bank Ghana is also very sensitive towards the needs of the industry within which they operate.

Intercontinental Bank Ghana share with visitors, some corporate social responsibility activities they have undertaken since October 2006 when business commenced in Ghana. In the past one year the bank has also carved a niche for itself as leader in the business community, in the area of social investment in Africa.

Intercontinental Bank Supports Ghana Army

A cash presentation of fifteen thousand Ghana cedis (GHC 15,000.00) was made to the Southern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces in Accra on behalf of Intercontinental Bank by the Divisional Head for Corporate Banking Mr. Akwasi Effah-Adu. The presentation, which demonstrates the bank’s commitment to social responsibility, was made as a sponsorship to support the ”Thanksgiving and Appreciation Day” of the Southern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces.

The Appreciation Day is set aside on the calendar of the Ghana Army to reward distinguished soldiers and battalions for their role in national development.

Intercontinental Bank donates ¢3.8 billion to Ghana@50

As part of Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited’s contribution to the Ghana @50 celebrations, a multi purpose car park valued at 3.8 billion cedis was donated to the Secretariat. This included a cash donation of 100 million cedis.

The construction of the multi purpose park is considered as the bank’s contribution to the beautification efforts of city authorities. The multi purpose park, which is located opposite the Intercontinental Plaza, has a car park capacity of 260.

Intercontinental Bank, Ghana aids SRC Project

Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited as part of its commitment to the developmental programmes of students has supported the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Accra City Campus of the University of Ghana with an amount of ¢40,000,000.00 (Forty Million Cedis). The amount donated to the SRC is in support of the renovation of the Junior Common Room.

Mission of Intercontinental Bank, Ghana:
To help stakeholders create and preserve wealth.

Values at Intercontinental Bank, Ghana:

v   Trust in God

v   Integrity

v   Helpfulness

v   Excellence

v   Resilience

v   Fairness

Vision of Intercontinental Bank, Ghana:
To be the number one financial services institution in Ghana with a strong regional presence by 2016.

Contact:

Website: www.intercontinentalbankghana.com

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Guaranty Trust Bank plc Ghana

by nigerian newspapers today on October 3, 2010 · 0 comments

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Guaranty Trust Bank plc was established in January 17, 1990. The parent company has its headquarters at Plot 1669, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Hence, The Bank is a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, one of the foremost banks in Nigeria with a Triple A rating; the first indigenously owned sub-Saharan bank to be quoted on the London Stock Exchange and the first new generation indigenous African bank to obtain a banking license in 2008 to carry out full fledged commercial banking activities in the United Kingdom. Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited was registered in Ghana in October 2004 and obtained its universal banking license from the Bank of Ghana on 23rd February, 2006, thereby paving the way for the commencement of operations.

In addition, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited constructed its own modern, function-specific Head Office premises at the up-market Ambassadorial Area, Ridge in the business district of Accra. The Bank also recently commenced operations in its purpose-built branches at Airport Residential Area, Accra and Community One, Tema.

Over 98% of the Bank’s staff are Ghanaian, a clear indication of the Bank’s readiness to invest in the Ghanaian people and the environment in which it operates. The Bank is built on the strengths of its staff, its structures, policies and procedures. Accordingly, on the job training as well as tailor-made programmes form a consistent part of our activities.

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited is a refreshing, professional addition to the Ghanaian economy; a solid institution we can all bank on.

Beliefs and Culture in true Guaranty Trust tradition, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited maintains a culture of excellence. They go to great lengths to ensure that they meet their customers’ needs and exceed their expectations.

Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana’s core values are hinged upon:

v  Professionalism;

v  Integrity and ethics; and

v  Superior service delivery.

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) maintains an informal but competitive environment where people call each other by first names from entry level through to the Managing Director- no “Sirs or Madams”. This informal culture is not common practice in Ghana, but true to their convictions, the non-regimented open environment brings out the best productive output in the employees.

The Bank also has an open door policy. This reinforces the informal atmosphere and breeds a feeling of equality. Everyone is accessible and approachable, working in open offices alongside their colleagues. In addition, they have a flat organizational structure that engenders effective communication and prompt decision-making.

The work environment is built saliently on Total Quality Management, and a thirst for excellence in everything we do. Quality is an integral part of the Bank and its improvement is not just in the hands of a few but in the hands of every member of staff. Delivering quality is the way we know how to sustain our competitive advantage.

Good Corporate Governance remains high on the Bank’s agenda. GTBank is governed by a framework that facilitates checks and balances and ensures that appropriate controls are put in place to facilitate best practices for the Board of Directors and senior management in order to maximize stakeholder value.

The Bank is built on the strengths of its staff, its structures, policies and procedures. Of a total staff strength of 250 people, only two members are Nigerian, the rest are all Ghanaian, reflecting the bank’s preparedness to invest and develop the country’s human capital.

The Bank leverages on its robust IT infrastructure to roll out customized e-banking products and services to meet its Ghanaian customer needs, anytime and anywhere within and outside Ghana.

The architectural presence and serene ambience of our banking premises is a hallmark of the Guaranty Trust brand and is a reflection of the care we take of our environment and of course, our customers and other stakeholders. Within this short period of our existence, we now have 12 branches covering Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Takoradi. They intend to spread to other regions and increase our brand network to a minimum of 20 by end of 2009.

Products & Services of Guaranty Trust Bank, Ghana:

The focus of Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited is to provide top quality financial services to our clients. We also stand for excellent customer service. Our portfolio of products and services include:

E-Products at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

  • e-Business (SMS and Internet Banking)
  • ATM Banking Service
  • Slip Free Banking
  • VISA debit cards
  • GeNS
  • Guaranty Trust Money Transfer (GTMT)
  • Statement by Email
  • e-zwich Cards and Points of sale
  • GTBank Automated Payment System(GAPS)

Consumer and Private Banking Products at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

  • Target Savings Account
  • Easy Savers Account
  • MaxAdvance
  • GTB Triple “A”
  • Smart Kids Save “SKS”
  • Smart Teens Save “STS”

Treasury and Funds Management at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

  • Treasury bills and other government securities
  • Fixed Deposits
  • Call Deposits
  • Foreign exchange sales and purchases

Trade Finance & other Foreign Transactions at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

Funds Transfer at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

  • Documentary Collections
  • Export Finance
  • Letters of Credit
  • Correspondent Banking Services
  • Western Union

Others services at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana):

  • Credit Facilities
  • Current and Savings Accounts
  • Customer Care

Contact:

www.gtbghana.com

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The Trust Bank (TTB) limited Ghana

by nigerian newspapers today on October 2, 2010 · 2 comments

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The Trust Bank (TTB) limited, Ghana was incorporated on 3rd October 1996 and commenced business on 14th October 1996 to provide universal banking services to its valued customers in Ghana and Africa. Operating for a decade, TTB has undergone a lot of strategic transformations to become more competitive in its chosen markets. The Trust Bank is highly dedicated to serving and assisting its customers, with domestic and foreign-related activities, in their roles as exporters, importers, manufacturers, intermediaries, investors or private individuals. By means of its close working relationship with its principal foreign and local shareholders/partners, the bank provides a bridge between Europe and Ghana.

Locally, Trust Bank (TTB) limited, Ghana also draws upon its dedicated team of local product specialists supported by the recognized Knowledge and expertise of the Fortis group in the area of Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Correspondent Banking, Merchant Banking and Financial Markets.

The majority of TTB’s customer value is provided by Small & Medium size Enterprises, the corporate segment, the Middle-class Individual as well as a selected group of institutions (bank and non-bank). Since they provide the core of activities, TTB concentrates its managerial efforts and available financial means on growing and expanding these core businesses in Africa and beyond.

Products and Services of The Trust Bank, Ghana

The Trust Bank Ghana offers a wide range of services for its customers. Their offer varies from traditional banking products to specialized company services such as custom-made cash and fund management for both local and foreign transactions.

The major service offerings by Trust Bank (TTB) limited, Ghana are listed below.

Electronic Banking/ATMs
Automated Teller Machine (ATMs) provide 24-hour banking services to its customers in the Ghanaian banking industry.

e-Banking
On-line banking with TTB is safe, convenient, and soon to be transactional.

Brokerage and Advisory Services
Trusted brokers and financial advisors are available.

Cash Pick Services
Safe, secure, and free way to handle cash.

Payroll Services
Manage the payment of employee salaries with our free payroll service.

Utility Bill Collection:
Pay your utility bills quickly and hassle-free with our direct payment service.

Contact:

HEAD OFFICE:

Reinsurance House
68 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 1862
Accra – Ghana, West Africa

Tel:  +233 – 21 –  222407, 230403, 230416, 240049 –52
Fax :  +233 – 21 – 240056/9
E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.trustbank.com.gh

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Zenith Bank Ghana

by nigerian newspapers today on October 2, 2010 · 0 comments

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Limited is a privately owned African bank incorporated in April 2005 under the Ghana Banking ACT 2004 (ACT 673) and a Subsidiary of Zenith Bank PLC, the second largest banking group in Nigeria (West Africa). The bank commenced business in September, 2005. The parent company was established in 1990 and it became a public limited company in July 2004

Our Vision at Zenith Bank Ghana:

“To be a reference point in the provision of flawless, prompt and innovative banking services in the Ghanaian Banking Industry.”

Our Mission at Zenith Bank Ghana

“To continue to invest in the best people, technology and environment to underscore our commitment to achieving customer enthusiasm.”

Core Values of Zenith Bank Ghana

Core Values of Zenith Bank Ghana: Belief in God, Integrity and Keeping the Service Promise and consistently offering a unique range of financial services that underscores corporate commitment to customer enthusiasm and value creation for stakeholders is at the core of the Zenith values. This serves to drive and mould the Bank’s corporate and business strategy built on:

• Cutting edge information technology

• Superior leadership

• Professional management

• Highly skilled staff and

• Excellence in service delivery.

At Zenith Bank Ghana, speed, efficiency and flexibility are abiding watchwords, and the bank’s customer specific approach to customer service has consistently reinforced its value creation processes aimed at assisting customers to develop strategies for excellence in their various endeavours.

Subsidiaries:

In addition to Nigeria, the bank has branches in Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Contact:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 233-21-660075
660079, 660091, 660093.
Fax No. 233-21-660760.
Toll Free Number:- 0800 10100

www.zenithbank.com.gh

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UniBank Limited Ghana

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UniBank (Ghana) Limited was incorporated as a private company in December 1997 to operate as a bank in Ghana, West Africa. It is a wholly owned Ghanaian and authorized to undertake a broad range of banking business. The Bank opened its door to customers in January 2001. UniBank Ghana has carved a niche for itself in the SME sector. Our objective is to see the growth of small and medium sized enterprises into giants that can propel the economy to great heights. The bank has shown remarkable strength in the face of stiff competition and endeared itself to the hearts of customers.

Customer Services at UniBank Ghana.

Excellent Customer Service is their commitment to their customers. This is driven by Customer focused quality principles and values.

  • UniBank (Ghana) Limited research on our customers to determine their service level expectations so that we can provide the best for them
  • They respond to all complaints expeditiously
  • Their officers are courteous and professional
  • UniBank (Ghana) Limited committed to investing in the development of our staff so we can serve customers more efficiently

Products & Services of uniBank Ghana:

  • Domestic Banking Services like: uniCurrent Account, Fixed Deposit Account (FDA), uniSave Account, Etc

·         Treasury Service: uniCall Account, uniFund Account

·         International Banking Services

·         Credit Facilities and Advances

·         Remittances

·         Other Services: uniCard, Quick Deposit Service, e-Banking Products

·         Personal Loans

Contact:

+233(0)21 2161115

Website: www.unibankghana.com

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Ecobank: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Ghana

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Ecobank, Ghana is one of the commercial . It is part of the Pan-African Ecobank chain operating in 29 countries. ETI, a public limited liability company, was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry with the support of ECOWAS. In the early 1980’s the banking industry in West Africa was dominated by foreign and state-owned banks. There were hardly any commercial banks in West Africa owned and managed by the African private sector. ETI was founded with the objective of filling this vacuum.

The Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce promoted and initiated a project for the creation of a private regional banking institution in West Africa. In 1984, Ecopromotions S.A. was incorporated. Its founding shareholders raised the seed capital for the feasibility studies and the promotional activities leading to the creation of ETI.

In October 1985, ETI was incorporated with an authorised capital of US$100 million. The initial paid up capital of ETI of US$32 million was raised from over 1,500 individuals and institutions from West African countries. The largest shareholder was the ECOWAS Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development (ECOWAS Fund), the development finance arm of the ECOWAS.

A Headquarters’ Agreement was signed with the government of Togo in 1985 which granted ETI the status of an international organisation with the rights and privileges necessary for it to operate as a regional institution, including the status of a non-resident financial institution. Details of the Headquarters Agreement are set out in Section 2.16.

ETI commenced operations with its first subsidiary in Togo in March 1988. Today, the Ecobank Group is a full-service regional banking institution employing over 11,000 staff in over 600 branches and offices in twenty seven (27) west, central and east  and southern African countries namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Group’s expansion plan includes the opening of new subsidiaries and branches in other Middle African countries as well as representative offices and international banking facilities in the major financial centres that have substantial trading and transaction links with Africa such as London, Paris, Dubai and Beijing.

ETI has two specialised subsidiaries: Ecobank Development Corporation (EDC) and eProcess International (eProcess). EDC was incorporated with a broad mandate to develop Ecobank’s investment banking and advisory businesses throughout the countries where Ecobank operates. EDC operates brokerage houses on all 3 stock exchanges in West Africa and has obtained licences to operate on the 2 stock exchanges in Central Africa: the Douala Stock Exchange in Cameroon and the Libreville Exchange in Gabon. The mandate of eProcess is to manage the Group’s information technology function with a view to ultimately centralising the Group’s middle and back office operations to improve efficiency, service standards and reduce costs.

Corporate Responsibility of Ecobank, Ghana:

The Ecobank Foundation has launched several programs to promote and support initiatives related to business developement, health, education and humanitarian services

Ethics and Responsibility of Ecobank, Ghana:

Ecobank Group has codified policies on corporate ethics which applies to directors and employees across the group. These policies are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are in line with international practice and standards.

Products and Services of Ecobank, Ghana:

Their focus is on providing high quality products and services to our customers who comprise of individuals, small and medium scale companies, large local corporates, parastatals, non-governmental organizations and multi-national companies.

A state of the art technology, excellent customer service and a reliable telecommunication system constitute the backbone of the Group’s product delivery strategy. In addition to the traditional products and services, Ecobank, Ghana offers products and services including Internet Banking, Telephone Banking, and Ecobank Regional Cards

Because our aim is to consistently offer our customers efficient, reliable and excellent service, the Group operates a ‘’One Bank” concept, which aims at standardizing the Group’s processes and procedures irrespective of geographical location or language differences.

Contact:

www.ecobank.com

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