This award recognizes TMB’s sustained growth trajectory, its long-standing commitment to financial inclusion, its continued investment in innovation and digital transformation, and its contribution to the development of the banking sector and the economy of the DRC.

By securing its fourth Best Regional Bank in Central Africa award at the African Banker Awards (2014, 2017, 2023 and 2026), TMB further reinforces its standing as a leading banking institution in the region. The Bank also remains the only Congolese bank to have received the prestigious Financial Inclusion Award, a pan-African distinction granted in 2021 in recognition of its leadership in advancing financial inclusion.

The entire TMB team takes this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, partners, and the broader Congolese community for their unwavering support and loyalty. As a member of the KCB Group, we look forward to supporting you in the years ahead with innovative products and services that contribute to unlocking the DRC’s potential.

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This award is an international recognition given to financial institutions that demonstrate an exceptional ability to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through tailored, innovative and sustainable financial solutions. Winners are selected based on independent research and rigorous criteria, including:

• knowledge of the SME market and its specific needs;
• range and quality of the products and services offered;
• financial strength and operational performance;
• innovation, digitalisation and risk management;
• economic impact and support for local development.

This recognition confirms TMB’s ongoing commitment to supporting SMEs, true pillars of the Congolese economy, by offering proximity banking, and solutions tailored to each stage of their growth.

TMB, a Leading Force in SME Financing in the DRC

TMB plays a pivotal role in the financing of Congolese SMEs. With a network of more than 105 branches right across the DRC, TMB has the country’s largest banking footprint, ensuring effective access to financial services, including in rural and underserved areas.

Distinctive Sector Expertise

TMB’s SME strategy is built on in-depth knowledge of key sectors of the economy, such as Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM), agriculture and agro-industry, manufacturing, and local processing. In these sectors, TMB supports SMEs throughout the entire value chain, contributing to job creation, food security, and import substitution.

Financial Inclusion and Local Decision-Making

True to its founding mission of democratising access to financial services, TMB has made financial inclusion for SMEs a central pillar of its business model. Regional lending hubs in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma enable prompt decision-making tailored to local realities, while reducing the bureaucratic barriers often faced by entrepreneurs when seeking financing solutions.

The Bank pays particular attention to women entrepreneurs, young businesses, and informal operators in the process of formalisation.

Innovation, Digitalisation and Alternative Financing

A pioneer of leasing in the DRC, TMB remains the national leader in this field, offering SMEs tailored financing solutions when traditional collateral is not available.

On the digital front, the PEPELE Mobile platform, the country’s largest mobile banking solution, offers B2B and B2C functionalities designed for SMEs, including payments and collections, account management and loan disbursements.

The ongoing transformation of the core banking system with Temenos T24 will enable TMB to further strengthen automation, open banking, fintech integration and the personalisation of services for SMEs.

This award for Best Bank for SMEs 2026 in the DRC illustrates TMB’s ongoing commitment to the SME sector. The distinction confirms its position as the leading banking partner for Congolese SMEs, fully committed to financing the real economy, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive development.

For more information on TMB banking, visit https://tmb.cd/en/business-banking/

For more information about PEPELE Mobile, visit https://www.pepele.cd

About Global Finance

Global Finance, founded in 1987, has a circulation of 50,000 and readers in 193 countries and territories. Global Finance’s audience includes senior corporate and financial officers responsible for making investment and strategic decisions at multinational companies and financial institutions. Its website (www.gfmag.com) offers analysis and articles that are the legacy of 37 years of experience in international financial markets.

Global Finance is headquartered in New York, with offices around the world. Global Finance regularly selects the top performers among banks and other providers of financial services. These awards have become a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community.

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Awarded to TMB for the fifth time, this recognition underlines the Bank’s commitment to excellence, innovation and financial inclusion, reaffirming TMB position as a leader in the Congolese banking sector.

“Global banking continues to adapt and evolve, meeting challenges and capitalizing on opportunities with resilience and innovation. AI has quickly taken a pivotal role in the transformation of banking, and its growth promises to reshape the financial sector at an unprecedented pace”, said Joseph D. Giarraputo, founder and editorial director of Global Finance. Global Finance’s Best Bank Awards honour financial institutions that excel in diversity of offerings, long-term stability, and technological innovation.

Winners will be honoured at an Awards Ceremony held during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC at the National Press Club on the morning of October 18, 2025.

About Global Finance

Global Finance, founded in 1987, has a circulation of 50,000 and readers in 193 countries and territories. Global Finance’s audience includes senior corporate and financial officers responsible for making investment and strategic decisions at multinational companies and financial institutions. Global Finance’s website — GFMag.com — offers analysis and articles that are the legacy of 37 years of experience in international financial markets.

Global Finance is headquartered in New York, with offices around the world. Global Finance regularly selects the top performers among banks and other providers of financial services. These awards have become a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community.

Further details on the awards winners may be found at: PRESS RELEASE: World’s Best Bank Awards 2025 – Africa | Global Finance Magazine

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Ever committed to improving the quality of our clients’ reception, the Bank has now decided to move the location of the representative office to newer, more elegant premises.

Our new offices open 6 January and provide our customers with a welcoming space, meeting the levels of quality expected of a leading bank.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact Carine Douenias, our representative, by telephone on 0471 10 20 41 or by e-mail at c.douenias@tmb.cd.

Please find below contact details for the new Brussels Representative Office:
Trust Merchant Bank
Representative Office
1B, rue de l’Aurore
B- 1000 Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)471 10 20 41 – +32 (0)2 511 00 02

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The Best Bank for SMEs award is an international recognition given to banks that demonstrates exceptional dedication to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Award criteria include:

• Innovative products: tailor-made banking solutions for SMEs
• Customer service: exceptional support and advice
• Financial performance: solid financial health and growth
• Community impact: Tangible contribution to economic development

The award underlines TMB’s commitment to supporting SMEs, fostering economic growth in the region, and driving the growth and success of SMEs, which are the backbone of the economy.

TMB has innovated with many solutions for SMEs that have set standards in the Congolese banking sector:

• Accessibility and availability: TMB has developed three regional hubs to best support the Bank’s activities and operational management: Lubumbashi, Kinshasa and Goma. This approach means that decision-makers are close to our SME clients, a crucial aspect to ensure that the Bank understands and can respond easily and quickly to the needs of our SME clients.
• Network: TMB’s branch network is unrivalled in size and geographical reach, meaning that TMB is accessible to more SMEs in more locations than any other commercial bank operating in Congo. Focusing on expanding its banking business in remote regions, TMB is often the first formal financial service provider in the area. Our presence stimulates and encourages local communities to develop their own businesses.
• Digital Banking: PEPELE Mobile, TMB’s mobile banking service, is the largest service of its kind in Congo; it includes many B2B and B2C functions and services specifically designed to support and empower SMEs.
• Leasing for SMEs: TMB was the first commercial bank to offer leasing products in the DRC giving us an undeniable experience in this field. Over the past eighteen months, the Bank has invested in the development of its product offering, particularly those intended to SMEs. Leasing is the ideal financing solution for SMEs that want to grow their business, but may not have the collateral required to access credit.

Trust Merchant Bank’s achievement as the Best Bank for SMEs 2025 is a testimony to its unwavering dedication to the SME sector in the DRC. This award not only marks a significant milestone for TMB, but also promises a brighter future for SMEs in the region.

For more information on TMB banking, visit https://tmb.cd/en/business-banking/

For more information about PEPELE Mobile, visit https://www.pepele.cd

About Global Finance

Global Finance, founded in 1987, has a circulation of 50,000 and readers in 193 countries and territories. Global Finance’s audience includes senior corporate and financial officers responsible for making investment and strategic decisions at multinational companies and financial institutions. Its website (www.gfmag.com) offers analysis and articles that are the legacy of 37 years of experience in international financial markets.

Global Finance is headquartered in New York, with offices around the world. Global Finance regularly selects the top performers among banks and other providers of financial services. These awards have become a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community.

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This record tenth win highlights TMB excellence and leadership in the Congolese banking sector.

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This prestigious award once again recognizes TMB’s consistent performance, which continues to offer innovative and tailored financing solutions to meet the needs of SMEs, large corporations, and underserved communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The jury praised the bank’s sustained balance sheet growth as well as its sustainable financial management policy.

Oliver Meisenberg, CEO of TMB, stated: “innovation and the adoption of new technologies remain at the heart of our strategy to address the evolving needs of the Congolese market. For twenty years, we have stood out by introducing innovative products and services, which have been the key to our success. We are also deeply committed to sustainable development by supporting initiatives that have a positive economic, ecological, and social impact. By prioritizing investments aligned with sustainability goals, we aim to create long-term value for our clients and contribute to a greener and more resilient economy in the DRC. Moreover, we strive to make financial services accessible to all, including populations living in rural areas and emerging entrepreneurs, to foster financial inclusion and economic development.”

About EMEA Finance

EMEA Finance magazine is a major periodical based in London that covers the financial industry in one of the world’s most dynamic and emerging regions – the combined emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). EMEA Finance, the complete information source for the finance industry in the EMEA region, is the only periodical dedicated exclusively to report financial events, happenings and triumphs initiated and influenced by the international financial industry.

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Congo Invest aims to promote investment in Congo, and its first conference will focus on sharing information on investment opportunities in the DRC, in order to connect project owners with potential investors and support structures.

The event will be attended by H.E. Mrs Louise Nzanga, Ambassador of the DRC to Germany, Mr Bruno Tshibangu Kabaji, ANAPI General Director, Mr Detlef Gürtler, Senior Manager at GTAI (German Trade and Investment), and a delegation from the DGI.

Carine Douenias, Head of TMB’s Brussels Representative Office, will attend and give a presentation on the Bank’s products and services, with a particular focus on sources of financing for new businesses.

The conference programme promises rich exchanges and experience-sharing aimed at encouraging the Congolese diaspora in Germany to invest in the DRC.

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