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The group began its operations in 1982 in Bamako Mali, and has over the years expanded initially in West Africa and recently in East Africa. The Group has its head office in Benin and Mali. It is well established in 10 other countries in Africa namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda. The total turnover in 2008 was Euro 235 million. The Group has over 500,000 banking clients and 2000 staff.
Composition of the Group includes:
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10 Commercial Banks |
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1 housing finance Institution |
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3 lease finance companies |
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1 stockbroker, 2 Investment companies |
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1 Information Technology support company |
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Major holding in several Life Insurance companies |
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Has more than 170 operating, production branches and offices in 12 African countries |
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