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sector organizations, using its extensive network of
branches, ATMs, and POS terminals.
Currently, Ecobank has three strategic priorities:
providing world-class customer service, embracing
technology to offer convenient, accessible, and re-
liable banking services, building shareholder value
by taking a long-term strategic view, and monetizing
its unique presence in central Africa, becoming an
employer of choice though attracting, retaining, and
growing Africa’s best talent.
Ernst & Young
Zambia
Tim Rutherford
Country Managing Partner
Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 10101, Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 378 300
Fax: +260 211 378 302
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EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction,
and advisory services. The insights and quality ser-
vices the company delivers help build trust and con-
fidence in the capital markets and in economies the
world over. EY develops outstanding leaders who
work to deliver on their promises to all stakeholders.
In so doing, it plays a critical role in building a bet-
ter working world for people, for clients, and for the
communities.
EY currently has physical operations in 33 African
countries. The organization has been operating in
South Africa for 164 years and in other countries
such as Nigeria, Kenya, and Angola for more than
50 years.
EY has one African executive team, one integrated
operating model, operates in 33 African Countries,
has 262 Partners and 5500 people, and has been in
Africa for 164 years.
The company’s ambition is to become the number
one firm in Africa, become the most recognized
brand, and to deliver exceptional client service to
clients. This will be achieved by strengthening its
integrated operating model, building the best client
services teams by having high performing people
who meet the needs of their clients.
Finance Bank
of Zambia Limited
Barkat Ali
Managing Director and CEO
Cairo Road
P.O. Box 37102, Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 229 733
Fax: +260 211 227 544
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Finance Bank Zambia Limited (“FBZ”) is a fully li-
censed commercial bank offering a full range of
banking products and services to public institutions
and parastatals, as well as to international inves-
tors, multinational organizations, development and
aid-agencies, non-governmental organizations, ma-
jor local corporate and other financial institutions,
as well as the full spectrum of retail and consumer
banking.
FBZ currently employs nearly 600 personnel. As a
local financial institution the company understands
the Zambian culture and values what is critical to
its overall success. The shareholders’ continued
commitment to Zambia is demonstrated through
the bank’s emphasis on rural communities. Its na-
tionwide network now stands at 34 branches and
16 agencies, and it is represented in all Zambian
provinces.
Finance Bank leverages a strong nationwide pres-
ence to deliver a broad range of core banking and
tailored financial services, with specialized financing
provided through the bank’s head office. It has been
able to contribute significantly towards Zambian
business and economic development. FBZ is also
cognizant of the need to continually improve the en-
vironment where its staff operates to ensure that the
company meets the constantly rising expectations of
customers, both in terms of service quality and the
bank’s physical image.
An ambitious refurbishment program is currently
underway, which will further facilitate operational ef-
ficiency, customer comfort, and greater pride in the
institution.
The bank aims to be the first class financial services
institution with a major and profitable presence in its
chosen markets and to be the bank of choice for all
its stakeholders in Zambia. The Financial Bank of
Zambia is committed to building a presence in Sub-
Saharan Africa by delivering strong and consistent
