Keywords: Banque Centrale


BCP completes acquisition of west African financial group ABI

Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares of Atlantic Business International (ABI), becoming the sole owner of the west African financial group, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. BCP finalized the purchase of a 20.17......

EU markets steady as Ukraine loan deal deepens joint borrowing trend

European financial markets reacted cautiously on Friday after the European Union reached a landmark agreement to provide a €90 billion loan package to Ukraine, financed through collective borrowing. The move reinforced the bloc’s growing use of shared debt instruments, even as investors weighed......

Moroccan banks gain ground as European lenders retreat from Africa

In just two decades, the financial dynamics of sub-Saharan Africa have undergone a seismic shift. European banks, once dominant in the region, are retreating, leaving room for African institutions—led by Moroccan banks—to expand their influence and reshape the landscape of African banking. European......

Two Moroccan Banks Featured in Forbes Global 2000 List for 2025

Two prominent Moroccan banks, Attijariwafa Bank and Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), have secured spots in the esteemed Forbes Global 2000 ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies for 2025. Attijariwafa Bank, under the leadership of CEO Mohamed El Kettani, ranks 979th globally,......

AI Adoption Drives 30% Efficiency Gain in Morocco's Banking Sector

A groundbreaking study of Morocco's three largest banks reveals substantial performance improvements following artificial intelligence implementation, with operational processing times reduced by 30% across urban and rural branches. The comprehensive research, conducted by Mohammed V University......

Historic Bond Success: BCP Secures $120 Million as Morocco's First Female Bank CEO Takes Charge

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has successfully concluded a MAD 1.2 billion ($118.9 million) perpetual subordinated bond issue, marking a significant achievement under the guidance of Naziha Belkeziz, Morocco's first female bank CEO. The offering, which ran from December 25-27, 2024, garnered exceptional......

Casablanca Stock Exchange Ushers in New Era with Appointment of Veteran Banker as Chairman

The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) has entered a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Brahim Benjelloun Touimi as Chairman of the Board of Directors. This strategic move, approved by the board on October 14, marks the beginning of a two-year term that promises to shape the future of Morocco's......

AfDB and Banque Centrale Populaire Join Forces to Catalyze African Trade and Entrepreneurship

In a landmark move to bolster private sector financing and invigorate trade across the African continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) have inked a groundbreaking $70 million Risk-Sharing Agreement (RSA). This substantial financial commitment represents a global......