An unique positioning: banking services and microfinance 

The FINANCIAL Group has developed skills and know-how in two complementary business areas,  commercial banking and microfinance.

The markets in which the FINANCIAL Group operates are characterised by a low level of use of banking services. The vast majority of economic players develop their businesses informally, and are excluded from the banking system. Our twofold positioning and integration in local communities allow us to offer financial solutions to all those involved in the economies in which we operate, based on the principles of  proximity and sustainable development .


We support the idea that all project backers should have the courage to act as entrepreneurs.

Commercial banking

The banks in the FINANCIAL network offer their diverse, local and international clientele a broad range of banking services . Customers have access to a huge banking network via the Group's subsidiaries and partner banks, including  Société Générale, Natexis, ING, DZ BANK, UBS. Learn More.

Microfinance

The MICROFINANCE Network offers financing solutions to poor populations who are excluded from the banking system. Microcredit allows poor men and women to start up small businesses that generate income. Access to credit and the development of microenterprises is the main focus of sustainable development in the financial sector.

The FINANCIAL Group is the leader in microfinance in French-speaking Africa, and has developed partnerships with silent partners, such as the EIB (European Investment Bank), IFC (International Finance Corporation) and FMO (Netherlands Development Finance Company) to help the poorest members of society to realise their full potential.  Learn More.

To find out more, contact one of the FINANCIAL Group banks .