Two awards were won by Stanbic IBTC Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 held in London some days ago.
Established in 1992, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence is recognised as one of the most prestigious accolades in the global financial landscape.
Its awards aim to highlight and honour banking institutions that exemplify outstanding financial performance across various metrics, including profitability, asset management, and overall market impact.
At a glamorous ceremony attended by several stakeholders in the financial services sector across the globe, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, reinforced its leadership in the domestic scene.
The lender was named Nigeria’s Best Bank for Securities Services and Nigeria’s Best Bank for SMEs, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions and empowering business growth across the country.
“We are truly honoured to receive these awards from Euromoney. The Best Bank for SMEs award is significant because it reflects our commitment to supporting the growth and resilience of Nigerian entrepreneurs, and we remain dedicated to developing both financial and non-financial solutions tailored specifically to their needs,” the chief executive of the company, Mr Wole Adeniyi, stated.
“Our win as Best Bank for Securities Services also highlights the confidence institutional clients have in our custodial expertise, infrastructure, and technology.
“We remain focused on excellence, transparency, and reliability in all aspects of our service. These awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our people, and we are grateful to our clients for trusting us with their personal and business growth,” he added.
Business Post reports that the Securities Services award acknowledges the bank’s outstanding performance in safekeeping, settlement, and administration of financial assets for institutional clients, while the recognition for SMEs underscores its support for small and medium-sized enterprises, a segment critical to Nigeria’s economic development.
On its part, the parent company of Stanbic IBTC showcased its exceptional influence in the financial sector by winning 26 awards across different categories and 14 markets at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reflecting its leadership across the continent and its ability to deliver top-tier financial services in diverse markets.