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Backed by the expertise of the BGFIBank Group, our vocation is to support European companies and their managers in their economic activities in Africa, through investment transactions, participation in private/public markets, large-scale export operations, or the development of renewable energy solutions on the continent.

Our activities are mainly focused on:

  • The implementation of adequate cash management schemes, in order to secure the cash collection circuit
  • Advice on the structuring of a financing transaction, taking into account the specificities of each geographical area
  • The proposal of financial support or guarantee
  • The possibility of studying co-financing or banking pool transactions

More specifically, among the services and products offered, you will find:

  • Securing your customer and supplier workstations: issuing/receiving Letters of Credit, Documentary delivery, Stand-By Letter of Credit
  • Medium-term financing: industrial projects, acquisition of productive assets, real estate and equity transactions
  • Financing the business cycle: Advance on receipt, financing by Export Credit, Debt Discounts
  • Trading room products and foreign exchange transactions
  • Management of international flows in Euros and currencies

Financial Institutions Department

BGFIBank Europe, a European subsidiary of the BGFI Bank Group (the leading banking group in Central Africa), plays a strategic role as a European hub serving the group's subsidiaries.

The Financial Institutions division relies on a solid African banking network, covering all of Sub-Saharan Africa. 

This structure guarantees proximity to our partners as well as a detailed knowledge of the challenges of the African market, by providing solutions adapted to the needs of our international customers, whether they are companies or financial institutions.

Bank correspondence
  • Processing of international flows via SWIFT messages type MT103/MT202 (Corporate and FI) in euros and dollars

  • BGFIBank Europe is a member of the TARGET2 system via the Banque de France
Foreign Exchange (Change)
  • Foreign exchange transactions in the main currencies: USD, EUR, EUR, GBP, JPY
  • Availability on African currencies: XOF, XAF, CAD, CHF
  • Foreign exchange products: Spot, Forward, Swap
treasury
  • Short-term financing solutions: bank overdrafts
  • Cash investments on money markets (Money Market)
Trade Finance
  • Discount on approved bills
  • Confirmation of letters of credit (L/C)
  • Documentary discounts
  • Stand by letter of credit

Salle de Marché

A strategic player at the heart of BGFIBank Europe's performance.

The Treasury and Trading Room Department plays an essential role in the financial strength and growth momentum of BGFIBank Europe. With recognized expertise in the financial markets, it relies on modern infrastructures, perfectly aligned with the most demanding European and international standards.

In addition to the daily management of the Bank's liquidity, this Department also manages asset/liability management (ALM — Asset & Liabilities Management). It actively intervenes on the markets to support our customers and partners in their needs in terms of:

  • Exchange management: transactions on G10 and African currencies
  • Cash solutions: spot lines, overdraft facilities
  • Investments and financing: money market transactions, term loans, etc.

Thanks to a tailor-made approach and a perfect mastery of international financial issues, the Treasury and Trading Room Department of BGFIBank Europe offers you solutions adapted to your business and your ambitions.

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