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BRAC Bank has marked 25 years of operation, growing from a bank founded to serve small and medium enterprises into one of Bangladesh's leading financial institutions, with a market capitalisation surpassing USD 1 billion and a record net profit of Tk 2,251 crore (approximately USD 190 million) in 2025.Founded to serve businesses that had outgrown microfinance but lacked access to formal banking, t

Opportunity Bank Uganda has appointed Allen Semboze as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking the helm at a pivotal moment in the bank's development following its transition from a Tier I commercial bank to a Tier II credit institution.Semboze brings over two decades of experience in banking, digital financial services, and microfinance, and steps into the role as the bank accelerates its digital

FEDEPE (Spanish Federation of Women Directors, Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs) has recognised LABORAL Kutxa for its commitment to equal opportunities.The 2025 ceremony took place at the Ateneo de Madrid, led by Equality Minister Ana Redondo, with FEDEPE president Ana Bujaldón speaking.After receiving the award, LABORAL Kutxa’s president thanked the jury, congratulated the other awarde

The Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) has confirmed Center-Invest Bank's ESG rating at ESG-2 (AA+) with a stable outlook.The regional bank operates mainly in the Southern Federal District, focusing on lending to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses, including agricultural enterprises. ACRA highlighted the bank's strong focus on data protection, cybersecurity and monitoring of man

Bank Australia has been recognised with two major honours in Money magazine's 2026 awards, being named both Customer-Owned Bank of the Year and Digital Bank of the Year.The awards reflect the bank's dual focus on customer-first banking and a simple, secure digital experience. As a 100% customer-owned bank, Bank Australia operates without external shareholders, meaning every customer becomes a part

ESAF Small Finance Bank marked Environment Day observation across its branches and Corporate Office, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible banking. The initiative brought together employees, customers, and communities through a series of awareness and action-driven activities promoting sustainable lifestyles and climate resilience.Launch of Green DepositA key high

LABORAL Kutxa has been recognised as one of the TOP 50 Wellbeing Companies for the third year running, an award presented at the Wellbeing Summit 2026 in Madrid on 16 June, one of the leading events in occupational health and corporate wellbeing.The recognition acknowledges best practices in emotional, physical, nutritional, and social wellbeing, reflecting a commitment that runs through LABORAL K

Banco Integral has been recognised with two awards at the MicroRate Excellence Awards 2026, during the Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Conference organised by REDCAMIF, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.The bank received the Social and Environmental Impact Leadership Award and the MicroRate Legacy Award. The two recognitions reflect the bank's track record and commitment to creati

Triodos Bank has been ranked 7th in the Inspiring Workplaces Awards Europe, making it the highest-ranking bank in the Top 30. The awards honour organisations that put people at the heart of how they work, with hundreds of organisations considered across categories including culture, wellbeing, leadership, and employee voice.Triodos was recognised as best-in-class for culture and purpose, with judg

Charity Bank has been awarded a King's Awards for Enterprise in the sustainability category.The bank, based in Tonbridge, was recognised for its commitment to sustainable finance and its support for organisations tackling inequality and climate change.Chief executive Ed Siegel said the award reflects the organisation’s long-standing mission to use finance as a “force for good”.The King’s Awards fo

Mascoma Bank has announced plans to partner with Androscoggin Bank under a multi-bank mutual holding company structure, pending regulatory approval. The partnership brings together two long-standing, values-driven mutual banks with a shared commitment to strengthening community banking across Northern New England.Androscoggin Bank, a 150-year-old certified Benefit Corporation based in Lewiston, Ma

The Bizkaia Business Confederation (CEBEK) awarded LABORAL Kutxa the “Bardin Saria” (“Equality Price” in euskera) prize in recognition of its strong commitment to equality as a core element of its management model and competitiveness. The award highlights the organisation’s efforts to create diverse and equitable workplaces where people’s development is central.The jury valued LABORAL Kutxa’s “Sha

Climate First Bank has partnered with 4ocean, a global ocean cleanup organisation, committing to remove 12,000 pounds of plastic and debris from oceans and coastlines within 12 months. For every new account opened, the bank funds the removal of one pound of plastic from the ocean.The partnership with 4ocean puts that mission into direct action. Plastic pollution sends millions of pounds of waste i

EastRise Credit Union has appointed Robert Miller as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 June 2026, following the retirement of long-serving CEO John Dwyer.Miller, who currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, was selected after a national search for his leadership experience and strong alignment with the credit union’s values and mission.He brings extensive

Bank Arvand has taken first place in the competition for Best Credit Organisation for Providing Non-Banking Services to Women Entrepreneurs, organised by the National Bank of Tajikistan.The award recognises the bank's sustained commitment to supporting women in business through training, advisory services, and simplified access to financial tools. Arvand's work in this space is longstanding — the

BRAC Bank has achieved a landmark milestone, processing USD 1 billion in international trade within a single month. The achievement reflects the bank's growing strength in foreign exchange capability, seamless transaction execution, and the deep client trust it has built over the years.Managing Director & CEO Tareq Refat Ullah Khan joined bank officials in marking the occasion, celebrating a miles

Vancity has been recognised in 2026 as both a Top 100 Employer for Canadians Over 40 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers, highlighting its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.The recognition reflects Vancity’s focus on meaningful work across all stages of life, with employees contributing to initiatives such as inclusive financial services, climate action, af

In 2025, LABORAL Kutxa took a significant step forward in its commitment to values-based banking by undergoing, for the first time, the Scorecard assessment of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)—a comprehensive framework of indicators designed to evaluate the extent to which a banking model integrates the social, environmental, and governance principles that define the movement.The r

Ekobanken's CEO, Maria Flock-Åhlander, has been named on Aktuell Hållbarhet's Most Powerful Sustainability list for 2026 (Hållbarhetsmäktigaste 2026), ranking 53rd in Sweden.For Ekobanken, the recognition is a reflection of collective work rather than individual achievement. It is a proof that the financial sector can contribute to long-term, positive values and strengthen societies on multiple le

BancoSol has received the 2026 Recognition for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, awarded by Revista COSAS Bolivia in partnership with national and international institutions, including the Bolivian Ministry of Development Planning and the Environment and United Nations Global Compact Bolivia.The award highlights BancoSol’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. As t