Investment

Guaranty Trust Bank

Sector

Financial Institutions

Location

Nigeria, West Africa & UK

Year of Investment

2008 & 2009

Deal type

Public securities

Website

www.gtbank.com

Status

Current portfolio

Guaranty Trust Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank plc is a leading Nigerian Bank with a corporate banking bias and strong service culture. The Bank commenced operations in February 1991, and has since then grown to become one of the most respected and service focused banks in Nigeria.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc operates from 156 business offices in Nigeria with several bank and non-bank subsidiaries spread across Anglophone West Africa and the United Kingdom. Through these, it is able to meet the growing needs of its customers in areas of Banking, Insurance, Mortgage, Asset Management and other sectors outside the realm of traditional Banking.

Guaranty Trust Bank was adjudged "The Best Bank in Nigeria" at the 2009 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.