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Standard Chartered exits Cameroon, hands over business to Access Bank

Standard Chartered building. Photo @Standard Chartered Media
Standard Chartered building. Photo @Standard Chartered Media
  • Standard Chartered finalises Cameroon divestment to Access Bank
  • Bank pivots to core markets while pledging continued capital flows

 

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROONStandard Chartered has completed the handover of its Cameroon business to Access Bank Cameroon, finalising a divestment announced in 2022 as part of a broader global strategy.

The transfer marks the conclusion of Standard Chartered’s exit from Cameroon and the start of a new chapter for Access Bank Cameroon, following regulatory approvals and operational integration by both institutions.

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