London, 16 July 2026 – iibGroup celebrated a remarkable achievement at the global Euromoney Awards for Excellence ceremony, held at The Peninsula London, where the Group received three major awards across two African markets, reinforcing its growing influence in the continent’s financial sector.

The evening saw iib West Africa claim two distinguished titles, Cape Verde’s Best Bank and Cape Verde’s Best Investment Bank, while iib East Africa was named Djibouti’s Best Investment Bank. For more than 30 years, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence have recognised financial institutions that set the global standard in performance, innovation and client impact.

These awards demonstrate iibGroup’s ability to deliver excellence across diverse markets. In Cape Verde, iib West Africa’s dual recognition reflects its strength across retail, corporate and investment banking, supported by landmark initiatives such as the country’s first Blue Bond.

In Djibouti, iib East Africa, was recognised for its leadership in investment banking, with particular strengths in structured trade finance and cross-border advisory services, reinforcing its position as a trusted financial partner in the region.

The London ceremony was attended by iibGroup representatives including Sohail Sultan, Chairman – iibGroup,Joseph Carasso, CEO – iib West Africa, Mateen Beg, CFO – iibGroup, Sabiha Sultan Director – Institutional Investors and Farah Sayeed, Director – Brands & MarCom.

The latest wins build on iibGroup’s momentum in 2026, following earlier recognition at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards. The Group remains focused on expanding its private banking, investment banking, and wealth management capabilities across Africa and beyond, combining global standards with deep local expertise.

iib West Africa is a licensed banking institution based in Cape Verde, serving corporate and institutional clients across the region. The bank is committed to advancing financial inclusion, innovation, and private sector development in the region.

iib East Africa is a licensed banking institution based in Djibouti, with a representative office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving corporate and institutional clients across the Ethiopia–Djibouti corridor. The bank is committed to advancing financial inclusion, innovation, and private sector development in the region.

iibGroup is a diversified international investment and banking group with operations across East Africa, the Middle East, West Africa, and the Caribbean. The Group provides commercial banking, structured investment and advisory solutions while also deploying capital into high-impact sectors such as trade, digital infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Through its regional platforms, iibGroup supports SMEs, empowers women- and youth-led enterprises, and channels capital to industries that strengthen regional integration and sustainable growth across emerging markets.