At the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. received recognition as the “Best Bank in Nigeria.”
The bank said in a statement on Monday that the latest recognition underscored the bank as the leading financial institution in Nigeria.
Euromoney announced the award, stating, “Guaranty Trust Bank, Nigeria’s best bank, has continued to do a good job of convincing investors that it is better placed than its key competitors to deal with the risks ahead and perhaps to take advantage of opportunities in economic and policy transition.”
“Despite a difficult operating environment, the bank continues to deliver exceptional results as the flagship franchise of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc.
“It recorded a profit before tax of N214.2 billion, pre-tax return on Equity (ROAE) of 23.6 per cent, and Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) of 48.0 per cent for the period ended, Dec. 31, 2022.”
Euromoney is an authority for global banking and financial markets and the annual awards for excellence, celebrates financial institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and resilience in the markets they operate.
Mrs. Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd., commented on the award, stating, “We are honored that Euromoney has named us the Best Bank in Nigeria.”
“This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to the values of excellence and innovation which form the bedrock of our value proposition as an institution and has guided the mother-brand to achieve remarkable success for over 30 years.
“As part of a thriving financial holding company, we will continue to prioritise service delivery and innovation whilst maintaining our strong financial performance,” she said