RMB’S PAN-AFRICAN STRATEGY EARNS GLOBAL HONOURS FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL BANKING EXCELLENCE

RMB wins global awards for leading transactional banking and cash management in Africa, reinforcing its position as a top financial partner across the Africa.

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Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)




Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has once again raised the bar for transactional banking in Africa, earning top international accolades that underscore its dominance in the continent’s financial services sector. At the 2025 Global Finance Awards, RMB was crowned Best Transactional Banking Provider in Africa, while also clinching Best Overall Cash Management Provider in South Africa at the 25th annual World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Awards.

These global recognitions affirm RMB’s strategic leadership in delivering seamless, tech-driven financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of African markets. From cross-border liquidity to treasury optimisation and complex cash management services, the bank’s approach is setting new industry benchmarks.

Speaking on the achievement, Lizelle Pienaar, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at RMB, said the bank’s continued success is rooted in its client-first strategy and continent-wide perspective.

“We’re proud to be recognised for the work we do in supporting our clients across the continent. These awards reflect our commitment to combining innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence, along with deep market insight, to deliver value to our clients in a fast-changing world,” Pienaar said. 

With operations spanning over 35 African countries and key international financial hubs, RMB’s blend of local insight and global expertise enables it to design bespoke solutions that address regulatory, currency, and liquidity complexities.

This award-winning performance is backed by a robust Trade and Treasury Solutions division, designed to support corporates in managing risk, streamlining operations, and strengthening financial agility in volatile markets.

Oluwaseyi Onanuga, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at RMB Nigeria, highlighted the bank’s ambition to replicate its pan-African success in Nigeria, which remains a strategic market.

“The recognition by Global Finance marks a proud moment for the group and affirms the strength of RMB’s Pan-African strategy. It reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class transactional banking and cash management solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients across the continent,” Onanuga said.

In an increasingly complex global economic climate, banks are being challenged to provide integrated, scalable, and tech-enabled solutions. RMB’s award wins reflect its position at the forefront of this transformation, not just reacting to client needs but anticipating them.

More than a celebration of individual achievement, these awards signal Africa’s rising influence in global finance and RMB’s vital role in shaping the future of banking across the continent.

As international corporations and investors turn their focus to Africa, RMB is proving to be a trusted financial partner capable of delivering strategic value at scale, making it a cornerstone in the continent’s economic evolution.

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