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20 Business

Barclays

Bank of

Botswana

wins ‘Best

investment

bank’

Barclays Bank of Botswana Managing Director,
Reinette van der Merwe.

** Cutting Edge technologies and innovations Enhancing efficiency and customer experience

t is a fact that with only two months left before the end of Institutional investors, fund managers, private equity professionals,
the year, some both individuals and companies have literally and business people working across the EMEA region derive value
closed shop and are busy imagining what 2019 will bring. by participating in the dialogue stimulated by its coverage.
IHowever, Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited (BBB) which Moreri says EMEA Finance whose editorial vision is ‘the independent
is in the middle of a transition involving re-branding to Absa is voice’ aspires to deliver compelling, relevant and thoughtful
celebrating international recognition after it has been named reporting about the activities, challenges and opportunities that
Botswana’s ‘Best Investment Bank Year 2018’ by Europe, the exist in one of the world’s most dynamic and emerging regions –
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Finance. Europe, Middle East, and Africa to facilitate, motivate and stimulate
The bank which is poised and determined to emerge leader in the dialogue among and between its audience.
providing digitally based solutions across its services, made the Included among the digital space financial or banking solutions
announcement recently through its Managing Director Reinette milestones of Barclays Bank of Botswana are: the launch of the
van der Merwe. Dynamic Currency Conversion, a refreshed App boasting of bio-
“We are proud to be the recipients of this prestigious award and metric features for enhanced security as well as bank to wallet fund
to be named ‘Best Investment Bank Year 2018.’We are committed transfers in collaboration with Orange Botswana and MASCOM.
to deliver on our strategy and through endurance and tenacity, we
will make it all possible,” said van der Merwe. “The Bank has continued its determination to become a business
Reinette van der Merwe said the bank remains optimistic of the which is digitally led, digitally capable and scalable. Investing in
future with a team that is brave, passionate and ready to bring cutting edge technology to enhance efficiency levels across the
possibilities to life for its clients. business continues to positively impact customers and re position
“We are excited to be part of a financial services group that Africa the bank as one of the leading financial services providers in the
can be proud of. The transition presents our bank as a more market. It is through these innovations that we continue to improve
modern, fast thinking and relevant organisation that is truly an our service offering and customer experience.” says Moreri, adding,
African bank that is for the people,” explains van der Merwe. “Our Shared Growth strategy remains the focus of our Citizenship
According to Spencer Moreri, Barclays Bank of Botswana Acting Agenda and 2018 ushered in exciting new opportunities to make
Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, EMEA Finance, Leading a marked difference in the lives of the communities in which we
companies accessing capital and financial market services benefit operate.Through this we reaffirm our continued commitment to
from the publication’s regular review of products and services. economic and socio-economic growth in Botswana.”

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