The 8th edition of the Ghana Business ^Awards took place last Saturday, October 25 in Accra. On the occasion, Fidelity Bank Ghana, the country's largest private bank, has been crowned Bank of the Year.

The Bank of the Year award goes to Fidelity Bank grace to its exceptional financial solidity. In 2024, the bank registered a profit before tax of GH¢ 1.21 billion and saw its deposits increase by 40% to reach 17.65 billion GH¢, thus testifying to the great trust of its customers. This performance, achieved despite a context difficult economic, based on a solid solvency ratio of 19.55% and rigorous risk management that has made it possible to maintain the rate of bad debts under 10%.

The bank also won two other awards major: the award for excellence in social responsibility for companies and the CEO of the Year award for its CEO, Mr. Julian Kingsley Opuni.

This historic triple consolidates the position of Fidelity Bank like the financial reference of Ghana; a banking institution, a partner of investment, a partner and a reference.

The Responsibility Excellence Award Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rewards strategic investments and strong impact of fidelity Bank in the communities it serves. Just in By 2024, the bank invested 5.74 million GHS in CSR initiatives, directly benefiting over 26,000 Ghanaians. Flagship programs such as the Orange Impact project, which builds educational infrastructures, and its various health and environmental campaigns demonstrate a commitment in favor of a sustainable transformation of communities, and not interventions punctual.

CEO of the Year award given to Mr. Julian Kingsley Opuni recognizes her exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Under its direction, fidelity Bank not only maintained financial stability, but has also integrated sustainable development into the heart of its strategy, by launching a three-year climate action plan and innovative initiatives such as the Greentech Innovation Challenge. His leadership was decisive. to guide the bank through the recent economic turmoil, protect customer assets and maintain unwavering trust in the brand.

Now ranked among the best banks, fidelity must its success to solid governance, innovative digital products, a highly qualified team and strategic technological investments that extend financial services to underserved communities.