05 Feb 2017

Barclays Bank of Botswana has been named Botswana’s bank of the year 2016 by Acquisition International (AI) - The Voice of Corporate Finance.

A news release from Barclays states that AI is a UK based monthly magazine that seeks to shape the global corporate conversation through high quality editorial and rigorous research from its team of experts and advisers.

“We are delighted and proud to be the recipients of this prestigious award and to be named bank of the year 2016.

This reaffirms our commitment to providing our valued customers and clients with the superior banking services they need and deserve,” states the release.
AI has a readership of over 108 000 subscribers in over 170 countries.

This in turn attracted submissions from some of the biggest players in the corporate landscape.

The major reason for Barclays Bank to win this award is investing in cutting edge technology that enhances efficiency levels across the business that has positively impacted customers, and repositioned the bank as the leading pioneer of innovative banking solutions in the market.

“As a bank, part of our work ethic is highly influenced by rising to the challenge to keep innovating and having a positive impact on Botswana’s growth.

Our growth and excellence story largely depends on the strong and resilient banking system we have managed to develop and, above all, a dedicated workforce,” states the Barclays Bank of Botswana managing director, Ms Reinette Van der Merwe.

Barclays retail banking continued to launch first-to-market, customer focused solutions; mobile point of sale, cash at till, ignition account, discounts and offers and cardless cash deposit are some of the customer centric solutions that make banking easier and it is through these innovations that Barclays continue to help Batswana prosper. BOPA