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Ecobank Group, a prominent pan-African financial services provider, has been recognized as the Best Trade Finance Provider Bank in Africa at the Global Finance Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance Awards 2025. Its subsidiaries in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda also received accolades for their exceptional trade finance services at the country level.
Michael Larbie, Group Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking, highlighted the bank’s commitment to offering seamless trade finance solutions and capitalizing on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance cross-border trade opportunities. “We aim to provide a diverse array of trade finance solutions and superior services to our clients, utilizing the AfCFTA’s single market. Our innovative ‘Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub’ exemplifies this by digitally linking buyers and suppliers across the continent and providing access to our extensive range of trade finance products and services,” Larbie stated.
Operating in 35 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Ecobank supports both cross-border and domestic trade transactions through various financial instruments. Its trade finance services include:
- Structured Trade and Commodity Finance: Offering customized financing solutions for commodities and trade transactions.
- Trade Services: Facilitating smooth settlements for domestic and international trade while managing risks.
- Supply Chain Finance: Providing liquidity solutions to address businesses’ working capital needs and supplier financing.
Ecobank collaborates closely with clients to navigate exchange control regulations, enhance credit, and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure seamless transactions.
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The Global Finance Awards panel recognized Ecobank based on factors such as transaction volume, global presence, customer service, competitive pricing, risk management, and innovation. The bank’s technology-driven trade solutions played a crucial role in securing this award.
The awards ceremony took place at the BAFT Europe Bank-To-Bank Forum in Amsterdam, where Ecobank received its trophies. As a leading trade finance provider, Ecobank continues to enhance Africa’s financial landscape, equipping businesses with the necessary tools and infrastructure to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
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