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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Banking Sector: AFG Bank and CCA Bank Acquire 70 Billion FCFA in State Claims
The Autonomous Amortization Fund reports the takeover of 69.3 billion FCFA in public claims held by state-owned companies and private providers between May and June 2026.
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International Markets: Afreximbank Raises $1.5 Billion
The pan-African import-export bank reaffirms the solidity of its financial signature on international markets. The bond issue launched under the presidency of George Elombi has signed the largest bond fundraising in the bank's history.
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World Bank - Cameroon: Disbursement Rate of Projects Capped at 18.7%
Cameroon is struggling to utilize the funds allocated by the World Bank, with a disbursement rate capping at 18.7%. National projects have a better utilization rate than regional integration projects.
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Financial Rating: Fitch Ratings Keeps Cameroon in High-Risk Issuer Category
Cameroon remains in the high-risk issuer category according to Fitch Ratings. The financial rating highlights structural weaknesses in national financial governance. A global overhaul is necessary to restore investor confidence.
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Financial Market: AfDB Subsidizes Stock Exchange Listings for Four CEMAC Companies
Discover how the AfDB is subsidizing the stock exchange listings of 4 CEMAC companies to boost the regional financial market!
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Public Securities Market: CEMAC States Raised 6,764.7 Billion FCFA by End of March 2026
The Central African Treasury market is experiencing unprecedented demand from national public treasuries to absorb budget deficits in the sub-region.
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Cemac: A Budget Committee Created to Prepare for the 2027 Fiscal Year
The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (Cemac) has established a budget committee to prepare for the 2027 fiscal year. This technical body aims to develop macroeconomic framework documents and expenditure forecasts. However, it faces a significant challenge, with total arrears of 263.5 billion CFA francs.
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BVMAC: BGFI Stock Plunges 3.53% and Drags Market Down
BGFI stock plummeted 3.53%, causing a market downturn. The BVMAC All Share index fell 1.38%. The estimated global market capitalization loss is 44.1 billion CFA francs.
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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).
