By Modupe Gbadeyanka
It was a day of glory for foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc when it recently reaffirmed its position as a leading global brand.
At the 2017 Euromoney Private Banking Awards which held on Wednesday, February 22, at the Plaisterer’s Hall in the City of London, GTBank carted away with three prizes.
The financial institution was recognised as the Best Private Banking Services, Best Commercial Banking Capabilities and Best Net-worth Specific Services in Africa.
According to Helen Avery, private banking editor, “This year, close to 700 institutions took part in the survey, 2,951 valid responses were received, representing a 12.8 percent increase from last year figures.
“GTBank’s recognition in three categories is testament to the thorough work the bank is doing to deliver the utmost in banking services to its private banking clients.
“It is hard enough to win in just one category but to emerge victorious in three, clearly showcases the strength and efficiency of its value proposition to this particular segment of its customer base.”
Now in its 14th year, the Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey is the industry’s leading barometer for product innovation and service delivery to private banking clients.
The survey covers 15 different product and client categories on a global and regional basis, and has ranking results in 70 countries.
Mr Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO of GTBank, who received the award on behalf of the bank, commented that, “We are honoured to receive such international recognition for our private banking services.”
He said, “Winning this award is an acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of our staff, management and board to developing and delivering private banking services to the highest standards.
“It also represents our commitment to serve High Net Worth clients in an innovative way, with products and services tailored to their specific needs.”
