Through a campaign dubbed, “No.1 Bank: power your ambitions”, the bank said it would continue to come out with innovative products and invest in technology to make banking simpler for its clients.

The Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, Ms Mansa Nettey, said the No.1 campaign resonated with the bank’s achievements in Ghana over the years.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited which began operating as the Bank of British West Africa established in 1896  was the first commercial bank in Ghana and served as the Central Bank in Ghana until 1953.

“We have  been at the forefront of financial market development in Ghana. We have supported Ghana’s productive sectors of the economy by putting our capital behind the opportunities to develop the country. We continue to offer innovative products and invest in technology to make banking simpler and convenient for our clients,” she said.

The Regional CEO of Africa & Middle East, Mr Sunil Kaushal, said “2016 saw a turnaround performance for our AME business despite the diverse set of challenges faced across the region. Our in-depth local knowledge and extensive global expertise has enabled us to effectively demonstrate our position of strength in delivering our client needs. 

He added, “backed by market recognition for our recent achievements, the No. 1 campaign reiterates our commitment in staying No. 1 in AME to our staff, clients and the local communities where we operate. To maintain our leadership position in the AME, through this campaign, we hope to demonstrate our drive and commitment in providing award winning banking solutions, strategic advisory services and funding for our corporate clients through our unique global footprint.” 
 
The campaign

The ‘No.1 Bank: power your ambitions’ campaign highlights the bank’s recent achievements in the banking industry.

It also reiterates the bank’s top position across its diverse markets which include Project Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Digital, Private Banking and Islamic Banking. With these awards, Standard Chartered continues to be a trusted advisor in the region, and the local communities’ international Bank of Choice. 

Standard Chartered’s domination of awards is backed by the wide-range of world-class products and services for personal and business customers across the region. From financing major energy, telecoms, mining and infrastructure projects to growing businesses and building communities, Standard Chartered’s No 1 position is well-established. 

Some awards highlighting the bank’s leading position is Global Finance - Best Consumer Digital Bank in 2016 in Ghana for the fifth consecutive year, Global Finance - Best Regional Consumer Digital Bank for Middle East & Africa 2016 for the fifth consecutive year. It was also awarded the Project Finance International Middle East & Africa Power Deal of the Year 2016.

On the back of its “Here for Africa” campaign launched last year, this new campaign will showcase the bank’s heightened focus on the wider African and Middle East region, seeking to contribute to the region’s growth by growing its retail, corporate, institutional and commercial segments, whilst enhancing its digital capabilities.