Tag: African banking sector

Banque Centrale Populaire acquisition
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Banque Centrale Populaire takes full control of Atlantic Business International in $200 million deal

Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire buys out ABI in a $200 million deal, securing full control of a West and Central African banking platform.

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Standard Bank Africa branch network
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Standard Bank leads Africa with the continent’s largest branch network

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender, operates the continent’s largest branch network, anchoring trade finance, infrastructure funding and retail banking.

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Capitec tax bill 2025
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Capitec’s tax expense rises to $238 million as earnings surge

Capitec Bank’s tax expense jumped to $238 million in 2025 as profit surged, driven by AvaFin integration and rising insurance income across operations.

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Nedbank acquires fintech iKhokha in $94.3 million SME growth push
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Nedbank acquires fintech iKhokha in $94.3 million SME growth push

Nedbank to buy fintech iKhokha for $94.3 million, boosting SME digital services, inclusive finance and fintech growth in South Africa.

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