(RAWBANK) – Rawbank, a banking leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been awarded the prestigious Forbes Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award for its innovative banking solutions and its commitment to financial inclusion. This prestigious award was presented at the International Business Round Table, organized by Foreign Investment Network (FIN) in partnership with Forbes. The distinction was presented to Mr. Kamanzi Christian, Deputy Managing Director of Rawbank, by Mr. Kip Forbes, Vice President of Forbes USA.
This award honors Rawbank’s commitment to providing innovative banking solutions that meet the needs of the Congolese while ensuring security and reliability. It also highlights the role of the Congolese banking sector in the region, a real engine for banking and financial inclusion.
For several years, the Forbes Best of Africa Awardcelebrates organizations and individuals who stand out for their leadership, capacity for innovation and social impact across various sectors in Africa. The awarding of this prize to Rawbank demonstrates the bank’s positioning as a pioneer in banking solutions, thus promoting the development of the Congolese economy.
Mr. Kamanzi Christian, Deputy Managing Director of Rawbank, declared : “Receiving the Forbes Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award is an immense source of pride for us. This demonstrates our vision and our commitment to constantly innovate to offer financial solutions adapted to the needs of all Congolese. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of financial inclusion in the DRC, while bringing a positive and lasting impact to our economy.”
The Forbes Best of Africa Award confirms Rawbank’s commitment to going beyond industry standards in inclusive finance and innovation. By strengthening its presence in the regional financial market, Rawbank affirms its leading role in the economic transformation of the African continent.
For 22 years, Rawbank has supported the development of the Congolese economy with total assets of $5 billion. The DRC’s leading bank, it offers modern products and services to more than 500,000 customers, including businesses, SMEs and individuals, through a network of more than 100 agencies in 19 provinces of the country. The bank also offers a full range of digital services, including Illicocash and online banking services.
Rawbank’s success has been recognized on numerous occasions, including the 2022 and 2024 African Bankers Award for Best Regional Bank in Central Africa, as well as a Moody’s CAA 1 rating. It is also ISO/IEC 20000 and ISO/IEC 27001. Rawbank counts leading institutions among its partners, including IFC, AfDB, TDB, BADEA, Shelter Africa, and AGF.
About Rawbank
For 22 years, with total assets of $5 billion, Rawbank has supported the development of the Congolese economy. The DRC’s leading bank for 12 years, Rawbank offers the most modern products and services to its 500,000+ Corporate, SME and Individual customers through a network of more than 100 agencies in 19 provinces of the country, a digital offering with Illicocash, internet banking and more than 250 ATMs.
Its action is rewarded with the African Bankers Award 2022 and 2024 for the best regional bank in Central Africa, a Moody’s CAA 1 rating, ISO/IEC 20000 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications. The partners who trust RAWBANK are among others: IFC, ADB, TDB, BADEA, Shelter Africa, AGF, etc. The partners who trust RAWBANK include: ADB, AGF, IFC, BADEA, Shelter Africa and TDB. For more information, visit our website: www.rawbank.com
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