{"id":49629,"date":"2023-12-30T05:04:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T05:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/cogebanque-equity-bank-rwanda-merger-set-for-completion-by-end-of-2023\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T09:48:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T09:48:46","slug":"cogebanque-equity-bank-rwanda-merger-set-for-completion-by-end-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/cogebanque-equity-bank-rwanda-merger-set-for-completion-by-end-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Cogebanque-Equity Bank Rwanda merger set for completion by end of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This development follows the strategic move by Equity Group Holdings PLC, which acquired a majority 99.2610% stake in Cogebanque, signaling a unified front with heavyweight backers such as the Rwandan government, Rwanda Social Security Board, Judith Mugurasoni and other minority shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>The merger, which follows a period of diligent planning and adherence to regulatory requirements, reflects the collaborative effort to continuously improve the banking experience for customers.<\/p>\n<p>Hannington Namara, the Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda and Emmanuel Mugandura , the Ag CEO of Cogebanque have reassured stakeholders of a smooth transition, with a focus on sustaining service excellence and operational superiority.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, December 29, 2023, a joint communiqu\u00e9 released by both entities detailed the upcoming merger, marking a new chapter in the financial narrative of Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>The fusion of these two banking institutions is set to enhance the economic landscape, promising a future of innovative banking solutions and a strengthened market presence as the new year approaches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-62532\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/dsc09430-a7cf4-e9341-ea151.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{A pivotal shift in the 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