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An Acronym with History and an Eye on the Future: LBBW’s ‘Niche’ is Global, and Growing
As its name suggests, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg — LBBW to its friends — has its roots in Baden-Württemberg, in south-west Germany near the borders of France and Switzerland. With total assets of €324bn, it is one of the largest banks in
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Access Granted: Simple Policies in a Complicated Financial Ecosystem
The Access Bank UK is a Nigerian success story that has passed the $100m milestone for three years in a row. The Access Bank UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nigerian Stock Exchange-listed Access Bank Plc, is having
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Tech-Up Transition for Philippines Bank has Swept the Nation Along Towards an Enticing Digital Future
UnionBank is a pioneer of digital technology with a focus on inclusion and customer service UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has always been quick to embrace technological innovations that will empower its customers. As the Philippines’ pioneer in digital banking,
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Middle-Market Direct Lending
A Lucrative Alternative Asset Class The US is home to some 200,000 companies dubbed “middle-market” — typically with EBITDA up to $150m. On a stand-alone basis, America’s middle-market represents a $6.3tn economy, third-largest in the world. Non-bank lending to these
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A Focus on People and Productivity Has Taken this El Salvador Bank to New Heights — in Just Three Years
Brand new and eager to achieve noble ambitions, Banco Hipotecario is going from strength-to-strength Since June 2019 and the installation of the administration of President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s Banco Hipotecario has been tweaking the function of banking. The state
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World Bank: Tackling Development Crisis Through Financial Innovation
The World Bank uncovers fresh avenues to increase financing capacity. Global development faces multiple crises: Growing debt burdens, inflation, and the rising cost of finance have made the economic path rockier. These challenges, together with the escalating climate emergency, have
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Red Med Capital: An Independent Investment Bank in Morocco with a Green DNA
CFI.co in conversation with Abdeslam Ababou, chief executive of Red Med Capital… CEO of the independent investment bank, Abdeslam Ababou, founded the first arm of the group, Red Med Finance, in 2004. It has been involved in major M&A transactions
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Inclusive Pan-African Investment Bank Keeps the Continent’s Finance Flowing
Verdant Capital is a leading Pan-African investment bank and investment manager, specialising in private credit and private equity. It was established in 2013, and leverages its deep investment experience and enduring relationships to fuel fintech development across the African continent.
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A Tunisian Transformation: BIAT is Driven by Civic Duty, Concern for the Planet, and Prudent Risk-Avoidance
Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie implements strategic projects and initiatives — and meets with enviable success BIAT’s financial performance attests to many positive things: the development dynamics of its strategic projects, its prudent risk-management policy, its cost control, its governance
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Constant Improvement, Constant Investment — a Simple Recipe for Banking Success and Recognition
Dedication to good governance and a philosophy of community service have stood Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) in good stead — and led to multiple awards over the years. Since its launch in 2004, Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) has been proudly
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