Profit After Tax increased by 99% to Ushs 1.2 trillion ($349million) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group has recorded superior performance for the year ended 31st December 2021, putting it at the top as the regional financial sector market leader, despite the challenging operating environment characterized by a global …
Read More »Equity Leaders Programme launched with 123 top performers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has officially launched the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) by admitting its first cohort of 123 top performing scholars from the 43 Districts where the bank has a branch presence. The launch of the Equity Leaders Program, a mentorship and leadership …
Read More »UN chief calls for vaccine equity as global COVID-19 deaths exceed 5 million
United Nations | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for vaccine equity and continued vigilance against the coronavirus as global COVID-19 deaths exceeded 5 million. “Today, the human family crosses a painful new threshold: 5 million lives lost to COVID-19,” he said in a statement. “This devastating milestone …
Read More »$163 MILLION: Equity hits 99% in half year profits
Growth in profit after tax of 98% ($163.5 million) Total Assets growth of 50% Growth in Deposits of 51% ($7.4 billion) Growth in Net Loans of 29% ($4.6billion) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 98% growth in half year profits to $163.5 million (Kshs.17.9 …
Read More »Equity named Best Regional Bank in East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity has been named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2021 African Banker Awards. According to a statement, the award was conferred to the bank for its strong and consistent financial performance, its role in leading the disruption of Fintech …
Read More »Equity shareholders resolve to reinforce group governance structure
Shareholders with more than 12.5% shareholding to nominate a Director Equity Group Foundation to nominate a Director to the Board. Up to three Executive Directors to sit on the Board. Group to pay out 30% to 50% of its Profit After Tax as dividends to shareholders Nairobi, Kenya | THE …
Read More »Kenya’s I&M completes majority acquisition of Orient Bank
What it means for clients and banking sector Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Kenya’s I&M Bank has completed the majority acquisition of Orient Bank Ltd from 8 miles LLP and Morka Holdings Limited, executives said on April.30. The Kenyan lender follows the footsteps of DTB, KCB, Equity and NCBA …
Read More »Equity bank secures $100 million to expand in East and Central Africa
Equity Group Holdings plans Trans-Africa expansion with $100 Million (Ksh 11 Billion) loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) AFDB facility will support Equity’s expansion in East and Central Africa and ensure MSMEs have access to capital to recover and thrive in a Post COVID-19 Environment
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Ugandan banks not yet out of the woods
The real impact of COVID-19 pandemic on banks will be seen in the second or third quarter of next year Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Ugandan commercial banks may believe that they are headed for recovery amid the novel coronavirus pandemic but the headwinds are still big, said Tumubweine …
Read More »Equity makes history, hits trillion-shilling balance sheet
Equity Becomes the first bank in Eastern and Central Africa to achieve the trillion-shilling balance sheet milestone after migrating Banque Commercial Du Congo (BCDC) to Equity’s core banking platform Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group has crossed the Ksh.1 trillion rubicon (UgSh33 trillion), becoming the first bank in …
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