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Moroccan banks report slight drop in liquidity needs as central bank intervenes

Morocco’s banking sector saw a marginal decline in liquidity needs, with demand falling 0.88% in July to an average of MAD 113 billion ($12.53 billion), compared to MAD 114 billion ($12.66 billion) in June. Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), the country’s central bank, intervened with a total of MAD......

Moroccan banks reduce bad loans, boost coverage despite rising provisions

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), revealed a 2.7% decrease in non-performing loans (NPLs) at Moroccan banks, bringing the total to MAD 97.4 billion ($10.86 billion) in 2024. This marked a slight improvement in the loss rate to 8.4%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous year,......

CIH Bank announces significant capital increase of MAD 1.5 billion

CIH Bank is poised to undertake a substantial financial maneuver, revealing plans to increase its capital by up to MAD 1.5 billion (approximately $161 million). This announcement comes ahead of an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for June 11, where shareholders will deliberate on the proposed......

Improving customer service in Moroccan banking: BAM and GPBM join forces

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has initiated a collaboration with the Moroccan Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction within the banking sector. This decision stems from a noticeable increase in complaints regarding service quality at bank branches......

Historic Bond Success: BCP Secures $120 Million as Morocco's First Female Bank CEO Takes Charge

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has successfully concluded a MAD 1.2 billion ($118.9 million) perpetual subordinated bond issue, marking a significant achievement under the guidance of Naziha Belkeziz, Morocco's first female bank CEO. The offering, which ran from December 25-27, 2024, garnered exceptional......

Saham Group Completes €745 Million Acquisition of Société Générale’s Moroccan Subsidiaries

Saham Group has finalized its acquisition of Société Générale’s Moroccan banking and insurance subsidiaries, marking a significant milestone for the company and a notable return to the financial sector for its founder, Moulay Hafid Elalamy. The transaction, valued at......

Holmarcom Solidifies Dominance in Moroccan Banking Sector

In a strategic move consolidating its position in the Moroccan financial landscape, Holmarcom, the renowned conglomerate, has finalized its acquisition of Credit Agricole's entire stake in Credit du Maroc, a major banking institution in the country. This transaction grants Holmarcom an impressive......

Bank Al-Maghrib: 145 Bank Branches Closed Their Doors in 2023

In the digital era where convenience is paramount, the Moroccan banking sector experienced a notable transformation in 2023. According to a report by Bank Al-Maghrib, the nation's central bank, 145 bank branches ceased their physical operations, while only 42 new branches emerged, resulting in a......

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