Africa: PIC and Ecobank Sign US$ 250 Million Investment Agreement

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated today signed a Subscription Agreement by which the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), on behalf of… Read more »

Africa: PIC to Invest $250 Million in Ecobank

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), on behalf of Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), is pleased to announce that it will invest $250 million (about R1.7 billion) in the… Read more »

Africa: Ecobank Acquires 100% Stake in the Trust Bank

Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, the largest pan-African banking group by geography, with presence in 35 countries, is pleased to announce… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: MasterCard Worldwide and Ecobank Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Agreement covers joint roll-out of Mastercard products across 30 African Markets Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Ecobank Group Reports for the Year Ended 31 December 2010

Pre-tax earnings of   $169 million, up 67% from prior year Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »