Corporate Banking
We provide customised financial solutions to African clients, African financial institutions and international corporate clients. We also assist private equity funds with their efforts to achieve leveraged African acquisition financing.
Loans Solutions
Our Loans Solutions division provides tailored financial solutions for African and international clients, including African financial institutions, global and local corporations, and Sovereigns.
We offer a range of financing solutions, including term loans, revolving loan facilities, infrastructure financing, asset-backed financing, and receivables-backed financing.
Our facilities cover diverse sectors with maturity structures adapted to each industry's risk profile. Transactions are structured and funded through our balance sheet, club-deals, syndications, or in collaboration with Bank of Africa Group affiliates, and can be arranged on an underwritten basis or best-efforts basis.
Our specialised expertise spans Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Energy, Hard and Soft Commodities, and Shipping. With a highly skilled team, we uphold international standards, leveraging deep African market insight, a local presence, and efficient decision-making process anchored in London.
Term Loans
Fixed-term financing tailored to project timelines and repayment capacity.
Revolving Loan Facilities
Flexible credit lines for ongoing working capital needs.
Infrastructure Financing
Long-term funding for critical infrastructure development across Africa.
Asset-Backed Financing
Secured lending against tangible assets and equipment.
Receivables-Backed Financing
Working capital solutions secured against trade receivables.
Syndicated Loans
Large-scale financing through club-deals and syndications.
Trade Finance
Our Trade Finance division provides financing solutions to both our Financial Institutions (FI) and International or Regional Corporate clients doing business in Africa.
We finance directly or indirectly the following commodities: rice, fertiliser, sugar, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and refined petroleum products.
As a business we focus on the following services to the BMCE BOA Group as well as African and International FIs:
- LC Issuance, LC Confirmation & Discounting
- Avalised Draft Discounting
- Trade Loans
- Risk Participation (selling down or buying risk on the primary & secondary market)
Trade Finance Distinctive Dynamics
Portfolio of Borrowers
- TF's portfolio of borrowers are registered in Hong Kong and other countries
- FI Borrowers have an acceptable balance sheet and proven track record in the industry
Core Market Knowledge
- TF has financed transactions in numerous African countries
- BOA UK is able to assess and monitor TF's risk exposure thanks to the Group's presence in more than 20 countries in Africa
Trade Finance Strategic Pillars
African Expansion
BOA Group has set up its focus on further expansion into Africa, thriving and remaining a sustainable trans-African group.
Economic Financing
Boosting the group's involvement in financing the economy for retail customers and companies of all sizes, comprising major private or public projects.
Group Synergies
Pursuing the development of synergies with BMCE Bank of Africa Group, capitalizing on the possibilities offered by its majority shareholder.
Industry Expertise
We serve a diverse range of industries with specialized banking solutions.
Telecommunications
Financing for Africa's digital transformation.
Infrastructure
Project finance for infrastructure development.
Energy
Financing solutions for Africa's energy sector.
Hard Commodities
Trade finance for mining and metals.
Soft Commodities
Agricultural trade and working capital.
Shipping
Vessel financing and maritime trade.
Financial Institutions
Correspondent banking and interbank facilities.
Sovereigns
Government and public sector financing.
Contact Our Team
For inquiries or to learn more about how we can assist you, please reach out to any of our dedicated team members.
Loans Solutions
Direct Line
+44 (0) 20 7429 5527Trade Finance
Direct Line
+44 20 7429 5595