August 03, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Signs Landmark U.S. $175M Capital Facilities with the IFC
Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI) announces that it has signed landmark agreements of US$175 million in senior convertible, senior non-convertible, and subordinated loans with the… Read more »
Africa: Ecobank Launches Pact with Bank of China
Ecobank Ghana has become the first affiliate of the Ecobank Group to have a dedicated desk manned by staff seconded by the Bank of China. Read more »
Africa: Ecobank and CEO Once Again Win Major Awards
—Ecobank, the Pan African Bank, and its Group Chief Executive Officer Arnold Ekpe won major awards here tonight at the Africa Investor-UNIDO Investment Awards. Ecobank won… Read more »
May 03, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Reports Higher Revenues and Dividends for 2009
Lome – Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI) the parent company of the Ecobank group has reported a rise in earnings and proposes a 50% increase in dividends for 2009. Read more »
April 28, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Scoops Best Financial Reporting Company Award in the Banking Category
Lome - ECOBANK scooped the Africa Investor Best Financial Reporting Company award in the Banking category at a ceremony held in London. Read more »
February 12, 2010
Africa: Ecobank Announces Consolidation Strategy As Geographical Expansion Nears End
Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group has announced a new group-wide organization, designed to consolidate and optimize its pan-African operations. Read more »
January 22, 2010
Africa: Ecobank receives $6m to help poor people
Gates Foundation grant to facilitate low-cost savings schemes in poor African neighborhoods Read more »
Africa: Ecobank, Bank of China sign co-operation agreement
Pact will be of mutual benefit Read more »
January 21, 2010
Tanzania: Ecobank expands in Eastern Africa
Ecobank, the leading pan-African bank has opened for business in Tanzania, bringing to 29 the number of countries in Africa in which it has banking operations. Read more »
December 03, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Stands Out at Bank of the Year Awards 2009
Named bank of the year in 11 countries by The Banker Read more »
November 20, 2009
Africa: ETI Gets US$100 Million Equity Investment from IFC
IFC becomes one of leading shareholders in pan-African group Read more »
November 13, 2009
Africa: Ecobank and Caisse d'Epargne Ile-de-France collaborate
Ecobank and Caisse d'Epargne Ile-de-France collaborate to offer a fast transfer discount service to subsahara Africa. Read more »
October 07, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Named African Bank of the Year
Ecobank has been named African Bank of the Year at the 2009 African Banker Awards. Read more »
September 29, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Names Kolapo Lawson as New Chairman
The Board of Directors of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has named Mr. Kolapo Lawson as its new chairman. Read more »
September 16, 2009
Africa: Ecobank to Advise On Tema Oil Refinery Financial Restructuring
Ecobank Development Corporation (EDC), the investment banking arm of the Ecobank group and Ecobank Ghana, its Ghanaian subsidiary have been retained by the Government of Ghana to… Read more »
July 27, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Foundation supports the 10th Camp of Excellence of Pathfinder Foundation of Dr Cheick Modibo Diarra
For young African girls in sciences and mathematics Read more »
May 04, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Group Releases 2008 Results
Pan-African bank increases revenues by 60 percent Read more »
June 24, 2009
Africa: United States Agency for International Development Teams Up with Western Union to Launch African Diaspora Marketplace
New Business Initiative Seeks Entrepreneurial Ideas from U.S.-based African Diaspora to Spur Economic Opportunity in Homeland. Read more »
February 20, 2009
Africa: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Announces Share Offer Results
Last August, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) launched a US$ 2.5 billion hybrid rights issue and public offer, simultaneously, in the three West African stock markets,… Read more »
December 11, 2008
Africa: Nedbank & Ecobank Groups Form Ground-breaking Alliance
Both banks create novel 'one bank' experience across Africa. Read more »
November 27, 2008
Africa: Ecobank Dominates FT The Banker Awards
Named best bank in 10 African countries Read more »
November 11, 2008
Africa: Foundation laying ceremony of ETI headquarters
His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna GNASSINGBE; president of the republic; Read more »
Africa: Ecobank Group Celebrates Landmark 20th Anniversary
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, (ETI) parent company of the Ecobank Group, celebrated its landmark 20th anniversary today, breaking ground on the construction of its new… Read more »
September 25, 2008
Africa: Ecobank and IFC to Strengthen Africa's Financial Sector and Increase Loans to Smaller Businesses
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced that they are joining forces to strengthen Africa's banking sector and increase… Read more »
August 27, 2008
Africa: Ecobank Offers Africa's Largest and the Continent's First Regional Public Offering
Ecobank’s US$2.5bn combined Rights Issue and Public Offer launched on 25th August 2008 has been described as not just the largest on the continent but the first simultaneous… Read more »