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Reshaping African Banking FINANCE BANK ZAMBIA Reshaping African Banking For more information visit us at Atlas Mara Zambia, your nearest Atlas Mara branch, call 202 toll-free (Airtel/MTN) and 0211 224459/0211 237022 or go to www.atlasmarazambia.com Registered Commercial Bank Atlas Mara Zambia is borne out of a merger between Zambia’s ten provinces. Atlas Mara has a combined wealth BancABC Zambia and Finance Bank Zambia. The new of over 90 years of banking history and experience. brand was unveiled, by Honourable Felix Mutati, Minister of Finance and National Planning on the 3rd of November We would like to assure our customers that the new brand 2017. will have a positive impact on the running of our day to day business and on the services we offer to you, our The new brand is being introduced to the BancABC valued customers. Zambia and FBZ branch network across Zambia. The rebrand represents, a new era for our operations in Zambia We acknowledge that during the integration, we faced as it positions us, as a positive disruptive force in the some challenges that inconvenienced our customers. Atlas market, by bringing to bear the full weight of Atlas Mara’s Mara is committed to serve our customers the best way innovation, capital, and expertise. possible. Thus, we would like to once again express our gratitude to all the customers who continuously make us The amalgamation of the two banks has resulted in a their bank of choice. stronger, bigger and innovative bank with a footprint of 64 branches, 22 agencies and 176 ATMs, spread across We remain thankful. August 6, 1986 1956 1959 FBZ licensed by the Bank First Merchant Bank of BARd discount House Limited of Zambia to conduct Zimbabwe established by was established by Anglo American banking business September 23, 1986 Anglo American Corporation Corporation Zimbabwe Limited December 1, 1987 FBZ was incorporated Zimbabwe Limited to focus on the domestic FBZ opened its rst branch at 02 in Zambia money market Lusaka Main, Chanik House 03 01 01 02 1995 – 1997 March 7, 1988 Heritage Investment Bank Limited (“HIB”) established in Zimbabwe. Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe FBZ opened second branch 04 in Ndola o Presidents Avenue 03 retained 20% of the new entity 1995 March, 2000 Acquisition of 05 creation of African Banking Corporation Stanchart branches 04 Holdings Limited (ABCH) HISTORY OF HISTORY OF 2004 Over 90 years of June, 2000 FBZ introduced 06 Primary listing of ABCH on the Botswana its rst 7 ATMs Banking Experience 05 Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange 2010 FBZ introduced the rst 07 December, 2000 Visa Chip and PIN card 06 ULC Botswana credit institution in Zambia transformed into a merchant bank June, 2012 08 2000 – 2003 FBZ grew its network to 07 Acquisition of ULC & establishment 45branches countrywide of ABC Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, 09 Zambia and Zimbabwe. 2 July, 2016 10 08 Atlas Mara acquired 09 April, 2009 Finance Bank of Zambia 1 December, 2016 The bank re-branded to BancABC Integration of the core 1 August, 2015 banking systems of BancABC Atlas Mara acquires 100% and FBZ to form 1 bank of ABCH (trading as BancABC) MANAGEMENT James KONI Managing Director Bonaventure MBEWE Sylvia MADAWAKI Charity SHITUMBANUMA Betsy NKHOMA Christopher MWELO Helen LUNDA Head of Legal & Head of Corporate Head of Treasury & Head of Retail & Head of Risk Head of Credit Compliance Investment Banking Global Markets Business Banking Nicholas KABASO Eric NGONDO Otis ZULU Cynthia Katongo CHANDA Nicholas MUNEKU Chris LALUSHA Japhet MUNTHALI Head of Marketing & Acting Head of Head of Acting Chief Chief of Staff Head of Internal Audit Acting Head of Operations Corporate Affairs Human Capital Information Technology Financial Officer Mpulungu Mbala Nakonde Isoka Kasama Our Vision Mpulungu Mbala To be sub-Saharan Africa’s premier Nakonde Chinsali Chililabombwe Isoka financial institution. Kasama Mansa Our Vision Mwinilunga Samfya Mpika To be sub-Saharan Africa’s premier Solwezi Chambeshi Chinsali Lundazifinancial institution. ChililabombweKasumbalesa Mansa Our Strategy Mwinilunga SamfyaMufulira Chingola Mpika Solwezi ChambeshiKitwe Serenje To create a premier financial institution Lundazi Kabompo Kasumbalesa Ndola Our Strategy Chingola Mufulira and become the partner of choice Kitwe Luanshya Serenje ChipataTo create a premier financial institution Kabompo Kaoma Ndola Mumbwa Katete and become forthe ourpartner customers, of choice employees Luanshya Kabwe Chipata MonguKaoma Mababe Chongwe Mumbwa Katete for our customers, employees Kabwe and investors. Mongu Mababe Chongwe Lusaka and investors. Kafue Lusaka Monze Kafue Monze Choma Choma Chirundu Chirundu KalomoKalomo SeshekeSesheke 74 17674 176 LivingstoneLivingstone Branches BranchesATMs ATMs Experience the biggest branch Experienceand ATM network the biggestin Zambia. branch and ATM network in Zambia. Bob Diamond Jnr. and Hon. Felix Mutati Minister of Finance and National Planning at the launch cocktail of Atlas Mara Zambia. “Atlas Mara and the Government have a different but common objectives to improve the lives of all Zambians” Bob Diamond Jnr. Co-founder and Chairman Atlas Mara with Honourable Felix Mutati - Minister of Finance Staff at the unveiling of Atlas Mara House. and National Planning “Our commitment is to continuously seek better ways of serving you,” Mr James Koni - Managing Director Atlas Mara Zambia HE President Edgar Lungu and Bob Diamond Jnr. Hon. Vincent Mwale Minister of Local James Koni Managing Director of Bob Diamond Jnr. at State House. Government and Chanda Chileshe Chairman Atlas Mara Atlas Mara at the official launch of at the launch cocktail of Atlas Mara Zambia. Atlas Mara Zambia.. Toasting to the launch of Atlas Mara Zambia. “Our operations here remain an important part of our growth strategy, and the rebranding reflects our continued commitment” Bob Diamond Jnr. Co-founder and Chairman Atlas Mara Atlas Mara Launch at Pamodzi Hotel. Amos Chanda Press and Public Relations to the President and Micheal Wilkerson board member Atlas Mara. Chanda Chileshe, Bob Diamond Jnr. with Eddie Samakai Chairman for Meanwood General Insurance at the Atlas Mara launch. Bob Diamond Jnr. interacting with staff at the Atlas Mara launch. Peter Ndoro renowned international media personality the master Trina performing at the Violinist Catlin performing at of ceremony for the launch of Atlas Mara Zambia. Atlas Mara House opening the Atlas Mara Zambia Launch..
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