December 23, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Announces Succession Plan
Ecobank, the leading pan African banking group with over 1,100 branches and offices across 32 African countries announces that Arnold Ekpe, 58, the current Group Chief Executive,… Read more »
December 12, 2011
Cote d'Ivoire: Ecobank Wins 4 Investment Banking Accolades
These awards, now in their fourth year, recognize the achievements of the continent's retail and investment banking groups, with 38 countries being represented this year.… Read more »
December 08, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Launches Middle Africa's First-Ever Bond Index
The Ecobank Group today has launched the first-ever benchmark index to measure the performance of sub-Saharan African ("SSA") domestic bond markets (excluding South Africa). Read more »
December 05, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Wins 9 Country Awards in The Banker's 2011 Awards
The Banker magazine has named Ecobank affiliates as "the Bank of the Year 2011" in nine African countries: Burundi, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mali,… Read more »
December 01, 2011
Africa: Nedbank and Ecobank Strengthen Pan-African Alliance
Ecobank Transnational International ("Ecobank"), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, and Nedbank Limited ("Nedbank") are pleased to announce that Nedbank has provided Ecobank… Read more »
November 29, 2011
Africa: MasterCard Worldwide and Ecobank Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Agreement covers joint roll-out of Mastercard products across 30 African Markets Read more »
October 24, 2011
Africa: Ecobank acquires 100% of Oceanic Bank International, PLC
Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, the largest pan-African banking group by geography, with presence in 32 countries, is pleased to announce… Read more »
October 10, 2011
Ghana: Impressive Performance of Ecobank's Microfinance Initiatives Gain International Recognition
Ecobank Group's microfinance affiliates in Ghana and Nigeria have both recently won prestigious awards for their contribution to empowering low-income but economically active… Read more »
September 30, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Capital adjudged Best African Research Team in Africa Investor's 2011 Index Series Awards
Ecobank Capital, the investment banking arm of the Ecobank Group, was named Africa's Best Research Team in Africa Investor's 2011 Index Series Awards at a prestigious ceremony held… Read more »
September 23, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Resolution Positions Group for Further Growth
The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Inc. ("Ecobank" or "the Company") was held today at the Eko Hotel and Suites (Jasmine Hall), Adetokumbo… Read more »
September 13, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Group - Proposed Acquisition of Oceanic Bank
Ecobank Transnational Inc. ("ETI"; NSE: ETI, GSE: ETI; BRVM: ETIT), the parent company of the pan-African banking group with a presence in 32 African countries, today announced… Read more »
July 19, 2011
Ghana: Ecobank est en train de finaliser l?acquisition d?une banque au Ghana
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank), maison mère du Groupe Ecobank, le seul groupe bancaire présent dans 32 pays africains a annoncé qu’il… Read more »
Ghana: Ecobank is Finalizing a Bank Acquisition in Ghana
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, the only banking group with a presence in 32 African countries, has announced that it is… Read more »
July 15, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Wins 'Best Bank in Africa' Category in 2011 Euromoney Excellence Awards
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“Ecobank” or “the Group”), the only banking group with a presence in 32 African countries, was named “Best Bank in… Read more »
June 29, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Opens New Head Office in Lome, Togo
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ("Ecobank" or "the Group"), the only banking group with a presence in 32 African countries, inaugurated its new corporate headquarters, the… Read more »
June 24, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Opens London Representative Office
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ("Ecobank" or "the Group"), the only banking group with a presence in 32 African countries, has further strengthened its international operations… Read more »
June 06, 2011
Africa: Ecobank and Bharti Airtel Join Forces to Promote Mobile Banking Across Africa
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ("Ecobank"), the leading pan-African banking group, and Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), a leading global telecommunications company, have signed a… Read more »
April 07, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Group Reports for the Year Ended 31 December 2010
Pre-tax earnings of $169 million, up 67% from prior year Read more »
March 17, 2011
Africa: Ecobank Sets Up US Visa Application Services
Ecobank has set up a service to collect Visa fees on behalf of the US Embassies in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia, following an agreement with US authorities. Read more »
December 07, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Wins 11 Country Awards at the Banker's 2010 Awards
The Ecobank Group is pleased to announce that its subsidiaries have won a total of eleven country category awards at The Banker's 2010 Awards. Read more »
November 29, 2010
South Africa: Ecobank Marks Opening of South Africa Office with Gala Dinner
Ecobank marked the official opening of its South African representative office in Johannesburg, with a gala dinner at Summer Place in Sandton on November 8, 2010. Read more »
October 15, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Nedbank Alliance scoops Most Innovative Bank of the Year in Africa Award
The Ecobank and Nedbank Groups have jointly been awarded Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2010 African Banker Awards ceremony held in Washington DC. Read more »
October 04, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Opens Dubai Office
Ecobank CEO, Arnold Ekpe announced the opening of a representative office in Dubai last month, in a move calculated to facilitate capital flows between the Middle East and Africa. Read more »
Africa: Ecobank Launches Pan-African Investment Banking Arm: Ecobank Capital
Ecobank, the leading Pan-African banking group, officially launched in September 2010, its new capital markets and investment banking arm, Ecobank Capital, at a prestigious African… Read more »
August 03, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated AGM Approves Dividend Increase
Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Inc, the parent company of the Ecobank Group, will receive a 50% increase in dividend payments this year following a resolution approved by… Read more »