Banking and Finance
Our content covers the banking sector, financial markets, investment strategies, risk management, savings, credit systems, and international finance. This section analyzes economic trends, monetary policies, financial regulation, and corporate strategies that influence growth and economic stability.
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COSUMAF - AMF-UMOA - CIMA: An Alliance to Stimulate Investment
The alliance between COSUMAF, AMF-UMOA, and CIMA aims to stimulate investment by mutualizing surveillance and harmonizing control rules. This initiative will capture local and external liquidity surpluses to finance infrastructure. A broader and more secure capital market will be created.
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Expansion: General Bank of Cameroon Opens New Business Center in Douala
The General Bank of Cameroon has opened a new business center in Douala, catering to liberal professions and small businesses. This expansion marks a new stage in the bank's growth strategy.
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UBA Group: Emmanuel Nnorom Succeeds Tony Elumelu as Board Chairman
Emmanuel Nnorom takes over as chairman of the UBA Group board, succeeding Tony Elumelu. With over 40 years of experience, he aims to maintain profitability and pursue expansion.
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IMF-BEAC: Disagreement Over Special Refinancing Window Closure
The announcement of the temporary closure of the special refinancing window by the Governor of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), Yvon Sana Bangui, on June 29, 2026, at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee, highlights a disagreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Cemac: BEAC Adjusts Economic Growth Forecasts to 3.2%
The BEAC has adjusted its growth forecasts to 3.2%. Inflationary pressures are under control, with a projected rate of 2.4% for the year. The external safety margin is consolidating.
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Banking Sector: Coris Bank International Prepares to Open Cameroonian Subsidiary with 26 Billion FCFA Capital
Coris Bank International is preparing to open its Cameroonian subsidiary with a capital of 26 billion FCFA, exceeding the regulatory minimum. This new institution aims to break the duopoly of traditional banks by introducing dedicated Islamic finance counters.
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Monetary Policy: BEAC Lowers Key Rates to Boost Credit
The BEAC is lowering its key rates to boost credit. This decision aims to inject new liquidity into the banking system. The effectiveness of this boost will depend on the impact on interest rates applied to SMEs.
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Leasing: Alios Finance Cameroon Consolidates Its Leadership
Alios Finance Cameroon strengthens its leadership with a 3% increase in new financial leases, against a global downward trend. Its loss ratio of 7.26% remains lower than the market average.
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Banking Sector: Coris Bank International Prepares to Open its Cameroonian Subsidiary with a Capital of 26 Billion FCFA
The Burkinabé banking group has formalized the creation of its new entity, known as Coris Bank International Cameroon (CBI CM), by depositing its statutes with the Trade and Credit Register.
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Banking Sector: AfDB Becomes the Largest Institutional Shareholder of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has become the largest institutional shareholder of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) with a $30 million stake. This historic operation aims to support projects with significant social and economic impact, particularly the deployment of renewable energy. EBID is changing its dimension to attract long-term capital flows to West African economies.
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Financial Market: Cameroon Repays Entire Debt of 78.6 Billion FCFA
Cameroon has repaid the entirety of a 78.6 billion FCFA debt, thereby validating the reliability of its financial signature. This operation definitively settles a three-year financing cycle. The respect of the repayment schedule signals macroeconomic stability.
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Performance: AFG Bank Cameroon Achieves Net Profit of 25.5 Billion FCFA in 2025
AFG Bank Cameroon achieves a net profit of 25.5 billion FCFA in 2025, with a 19% growth in its assets. This performance is accompanied by high-impact industrial investments, notably in the development of the Port of Douala. The bank thus reinforces its position as a balance sheet bank.
