African Banker Awards 2020 | IC Events | TBA, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

The most prestigious event in Africa’s banking and finance sector, The African Banker Awards, is held Under the High Patronage of the African Development Bank.

The annual event, which takes place during the annual meeting of the African Development Bank, highlights the achievements of companies and individuals that contribute to the transformation and development of Africa’s financial sector.

2019 Previous Winners:

African Banker of the Year:
• Admassu Tadesse – Trade and Development Bank
• AfreximBank

Central Bank Governor of the Year:
• Tarek Amer, Central Bank Governor, Egypt

Investment Bank of the Year:
• Absa Capital

Regional Bank of the year
• East Africa – KCB, Kenya
• West Africa – Orabank
• North Africa – Banque de l’Habitat (Tunisia)
• Southern Africa – Mauritius Commercial Bank
• Central Africa – BGFI, Gabon

Best Retail Bank in Africa:
• Ecobank (ETI)

Innovation in Banking:
• KCB – Kenya

Special Commendation:
• JUMO, South Africa

Lifetime Achievement Award:
• Sizwe Nxasana, former CEO, First Rand Group

Finance Minister of the Year:
• Romuald Wadagni, République du Benin

African Banker Icon:
• Mitchell Elegbe, Founder, Interswitch

Infrastructure Deal of the Year:
• Mozambique Floating LNG - TDB & Credit Agricole

Deal of the Year - Debt:
• Rothschild – $2.2bn Republic of Senegal Dual-Currency Eurobond

Deal of the Year - Equity:
• Vivo IPO - Standard Bank & Rand Merchant Bank (South Africa)

Award for Financial Inclusion:
• Bank of Industry – Nigeria

Special Commendation for their contribution to the development and financing of the Rural Sector:
• Banco Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (BANGE)

Socially Responsible Bank of the Year:
• Equity Bank – Kenya