Best bank: Ecobank
In 2025, Ecobank implemented group-led platform upgrades locally, with a focus on scaling payment ecosystem volumes and digitising high-friction trade and treasury journeys.
SMEs are a key area of focus. In 2025, the bank expanded SME enablement through platforms, partnerships and structured access to finance, rather than relying only on conventional balance sheet lending.
For example, Ecobank arranged a €10 million trade finance facility with Proparco, supporting SME trade clients through receivables finance, contract/local purchase order finance and asset finance.
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