The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has been named Africa’s Bank of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held during the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank. The honor recognizes TDB’s continued commitment to inclusive finance, service innovation, and its contribution to Africa’s sustainable economic growth.

TDB’s strength lies in its ability to adapt and lead through reform. Despite a rapidly changing financial landscape, the Bank has maintained its development impact by innovating its capital structure—most notably with the introduction of hybrid capital in 2024—and attracting institutional investors aligned with long-term development goals.

The Bank continues to deliver impactful project and trade financing, while also addressing upstream challenges through concessional finance, technical assistance, and development programs. Its work supports critical priorities such as women’s empowerment, youth employment, and responsible investment across African economies.