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Rita Parikh, Board Chair of Vancity, has received the Women Get On Board (WGOB) Award, a prestigious national recognition in Canada honouring women making an extraordinary impact in and beyond the boardroom.Throughout her career, Rita has championed strong governance, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven decision-making, helping guide Vancity’s work towards a more fair, inclusive, and sustaina

Credo Bank has signed a GEL 120 million (approximately USD 44 million) investment agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Georgia's regions, with a particular focus on women-owned businesses operating outside Tbilisi.The long-term local currency financing builds on a partnership between Credo Bank and the ADB

Banco Ademi has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the Caribbean and Central America for the third consecutive year, a recognition that reflects the culture, dedication, and commitment of its team.The certification acknowledges organisations that create outstanding workplace environments built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. For Banco Ademi, the recognition is a testament to t

Senior citizens are often overlooked in conversations about financial inclusion. The focus tends to fall on the unbanked, the young, or those new to technology, yet older customers face their own distinct and growing set of challenges, particularly as banking moves increasingly online. For GABV member ESAF Small Finance Bank, addressing those challenges is not an afterthought. It is a commitment.T

GLS Bank celebrates the recognition of Board Member Aysel Osmanoglu, who has received the Women in Banking & Fintech Award at the Handelsblatt Banking Summit in Frankfurt. The award honours influential women who are shaping and advancing the financial sector.Accepting the award, Osmanoglu highlighted the contributions of women across the industry and reaffirmed her commitment to promoting a values

3Banka has signed a €5 million credit line with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand access to finance for small businesses across Serbia.The funds will be directed primarily to businesses with up to five employees, with a particular focus on those operating in less developed areas that often face the greatest barriers to affordable credit. Financing will be availa

Banco Compartamos has been recognised by Grupo Expansión in the Transformative Social Impact category at the 2026 Responsible Companies gala, for its "Jóvenes Compartamos" initiative developed in partnership with Irrazonables."Jóvenes Compartamos" is a programme designed to strengthen the capabilities of Mexican youth through practical training in financial education, entrepreneurship, digital too

BancoSol has been recognised as Big Changer 2026 by Pacto Global Red Bolivia for the third consecutive year, a distinction that acknowledges the bank's sustainability strategy and its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.The recognition was presented at the III Business Summit for the SDGs: "A Pact for Bolivia", which brought together business leaders, authorities, and in

Center-invest Bank is making significant efforts to expand AI competencies in the region. The Scientific Director of the Bank, Professor and Doctor of Economics Vasily Vysokov, describes the bank’s approach as “a conscious investment in competent officials and clients” that develops the business environment and increases business competitiveness.Center-invest bank is a partner of the federal proje

GABV member BancoSol has been named the Leading Company of Financial Innovation in Bolivia 2026 by Revista Emprendimientos Bolivia, recognised for its development of altokebo, a 100% Bolivian digital payments app.altokebo allows users to make digital payments and collections via QR, pay for services, manage their finances, and digitise the traditional "vaquita" savings method through its Pagamos J

EastRise Credit Union has announced the promotion of Rob Miller to President and CEO. In his expanded role, Miller will lead the credit union’s overall strategic direction, overseeing growth, operations, and member service as EastRise continues to support its communities. The appointment reflects EastRise’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and investing in experienced professionals

Triodos Bank has published a new analysis examining the economic consequences of Europe’s exceptionally hot summer of 2026. In the report, Hot Summer Economics, the bank argues that extreme heat is no longer a future risk but a present economic reality, affecting labour productivity, agriculture, energy systems, transport, and public health.According to the report, the economic impact of this summ

Sunrise Banks is celebrating a major achievement as President and CEO David Reiling has been inducted into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame. Reiling was honoured at the 28th annual Minnesota Business Hall of Fame dinner, hosted by Twin Cities Business magazine, alongside four other business leaders recognised for their significant contributions to Minnesota’s business community.The recognition

ESAF Small Finance Bank has been recognised with the Finnoviti Award 2026 in the Social Infrastructure category, celebrating its commitment to innovation that drives meaningful social impact through inclusive banking. The recognition highlights ESAF Bank’s efforts to make financial services more accessible while empowering individuals and strengthening communities. ESAF Bank said the award reinfor

TISA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Luke Kaul as its new Chief Executive Officer. A proud Papua New Guinean with extensive banking industry experience, Mr. Kaul’s appointment reflects the Board’s confidence in local leadership and the strength of Papua New Guinea’s financial services sector.The appointment follows a comprehensive recruitment process and reflects the Board’s confiden

Vancity has been recognised as Canada’s highest-ranked financial institution in Corporate Knights’ 2026 Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, placing ninth overall among more than 350 large Canadian organisations evaluated for sustainable investment, revenue and growth.According to Corporate Knights, the credit union recorded the largest increase in sustainable revenues among ranked organisations du

BRAC Bank has secured a €60 million financing agreement with EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, to support green and circular investments across Bangladesh's private sector. The facility marks the longest-tenor funding ever extended by a development finance institution to a commercial bank in Bangladesh.The financing comprises a €40 million loan expected to support mo

Credit Human has been named one of Forbes' 2026 America's Best Credit Unions, a recognition that reflects the institution's longstanding commitment to putting members first and helping people build stronger financial futures.The Forbes list highlights credit unions that stand out for member satisfaction, financial health, and trustworthiness. For Credit Human, the recognition is a testament to the

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