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Mohamed El Kettani named African banker of the year at AFIS Awards 2025

Casablanca, November 5, 2025 — Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Attijariwafa bank, has been awarded the prestigious title of “African Banker of the Year” at the AFIS Awards 2025. Leading Morocco’s largest banking group since 2007, El Kettani has been......

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit rises to MAD 144.6 billion in late October

The Moroccan banking system faced a deepening liquidity deficit during the final week of October, with the gap widening by 5.19% to reach MAD 144.6 billion, according to BMCE Global Research’s “Fixed Income Weekly” report. This increase reflects the cautious approach taken by Bank Al-Maghrib......

Morocco’s tourism revenues hit MAD 100 billion in first nine months of 2025

Morocco is steadily affirming its position as one of the region’s premier travel destinations, with tourism revenues reaching MAD 100 billion in the first nine months of 2025. The country welcomed 15 million visitors during this period, signaling robust growth in the sector. Data from the Foreign......

Morocco rises as a key player in the global cryptocurrency market

Morocco is solidifying its position as one of the most active cryptocurrency markets in the world, with the 2025 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index ranking the country 24th globally. This places Morocco ahead of notable African peers such as Kenya (25th), Egypt (26th), and South Africa (28th),......

Morocco ranks among Africa’s top 5 investment destinations, says RMB report

Morocco remains one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, according to the Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report released by South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) on Monday. The North African nation secured a spot in the continent’s top five economies for investors,......

Masen and World Bank train African experts to advance renewable energy projects

Morocco has partnered with the World Bank to launch a groundbreaking training program aimed at equipping African experts with the tools to manage competitive renewable energy projects. Hosted by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) in collaboration with key international organizations,......

Sustainable Finance: Bank of Africa awarded in Hong Kong

Bank of Africa has received the “Outstanding Service” award at the 2025 plenary meeting of the Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the “Belt and Road Initiative”, held recently in Hong Kong. Co-organized with the University of Hong Kong on......

Iran: Major private bank Ayandeh declared bankrupt, Assets absorbed by state

One of Iran’s largest private banks, Ayandeh Bank, has been officially declared bankrupt by the Iranian authorities, according to state media on Saturday. Founded in 2012, the institution—whose name means “future” in Persian—operated more than 270 branches across the country......

Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank partner to promote green mobility and entrepreneurship in Morocco

Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank have announced a strategic partnership to provide Moroccan professionals with accessible financing for micro-mobility vehicles, aiming to foster sustainable transportation and support local entrepreneurship. Unveiled on Thursday, the initiative offers professional......