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Growth in profit after tax of 98% ($163.5 million) Total Assets growth of 50% Growth in Deposits of 51% ($7.4 billion) Growth in Net Loans of 29% ($4.6billion) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT |  Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 98% growth in half year profits to $163.5 million (Kshs.17.9 …

  Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT |  Equity has been named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2021 African Banker Awards. According to a statement, the award was conferred to the bank for its strong and consistent financial performance, its role in leading the disruption of Fintech …

Shareholders with more than 12.5% shareholding to nominate a Director Equity Group Foundation to nominate a Director to the Board. Up to three Executive Directors to sit on the Board. Group to pay out 30% to 50% of its Profit After Tax as dividends to shareholders Nairobi, Kenya | THE …

What it means for clients and banking sector  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Kenya’s I&M Bank has completed the majority acquisition of Orient Bank Ltd from 8 miles LLP and Morka Holdings Limited, executives said on April.30. The Kenyan lender follows the footsteps of DTB, KCB, Equity and NCBA …

  Equity Group Holdings plans Trans-Africa expansion with $100 Million (Ksh 11 Billion) loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB)  ✳️ AFDB facility will support Equity’s expansion in East and Central Africa and ensure MSMEs have access to capital to recover and thrive in a Post COVID-19 Environment ✳ The …

The real impact of COVID-19 pandemic on banks will be seen in the second or third quarter of next year Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Ugandan commercial banks may believe that they are headed for recovery amid the novel coronavirus pandemic but the headwinds are still big, said Tumubweine …

  Equity Becomes the first bank in Eastern and Central Africa to achieve the trillion-shilling balance sheet milestone after migrating Banque Commercial Du Congo (BCDC) to Equity’s core banking platform Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT |  Equity Group has crossed the Ksh.1 trillion rubicon (UgSh33 trillion), becoming the first bank in …

  Equity will now present itself as a unified brand with a consolidated business model for its inclusive range of financial services. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings has today unveiled a new identity in line with Equity Group Holdings’ ongoing …

    Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group has reported giving out 30% more loans than the previous year, as it supports companies seeking new opportunities as they recover from the COVID-19 lockdown. This has been possible as customer deposits grew from Kshs478 billion ($4 billion) to Kshs 691 billion ($6.3billion), …

    Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation was on September 9 honored with the prestigious 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award. “Dr. James Mwangi receives the Award for his business-worthy …