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Ownership and internationalization of Banco de Fomento Angol

Overview

Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA) has undergone significant structural and strategic shifts. In late August 2026, the bank achieved what it described as a “historic milestone” by establishing a correspondent banking relationship and opening a US dollar account with Citibank to facilitate international payments.

Following this, the Portuguese banking group Banco BPI agreed to sell its entire 33.35% stake in BFA to Congolian Financial SA (CFSA), an entity linked to the Angolan conglomerate Grupo Carrinho. The transaction is valued at a fixed payment of €388.5 million, with an additional €43.5 million due in May 2027. The final price may also increase based on a variable component tied to BFA’s 2026 dividends.

This divestment concludes BPI’s three-decade presence in Angola and its long-term effort to reduce exposure to the market, a process prompted by European Central Bank requirements in 2014. While previous sale attempts in 2023 were hindered by the depreciation of the Angolan kwanza, the current agreement utilizes a fixed euro-denominated price to ensure stability. Completion of the sale is subject to approval from the National Bank of Angola and confirmation from the Capital Market Commission regarding mandatory public tender offer requirements. Upon completion, Congolian Financial will become the second-largest shareholder in BFA, trailing Unitel.

Entities

Banco de Fomento Angola · Banco BPI · Grupo Carrinho · European Central Bank · United States

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Banco BPI exits Angola by selling remaining BFA stake

    Banco BPI is selling its final 33.35% stake in Banco de Fomento Angola to Congolian Financial SA for approximately 451 million dollars, ending its 30-year presence in the country.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Banco BPI to sell 33.35% stake in Banco de Fomento Angola

    Banco BPI will sell its 33.35% stake in Banco de Fomento Angola to Congolian Financial for at least €388.5 million, marking a major step in its exit from the Angolan banking market.

  3. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Banco de Fomento Angola establishes correspondent banking with Citibank

    Banco de Fomento Angola has become the first Angolan bank to establish a correspondent banking relationship and open a US dollar account with Citibank, facilitating global financial flows.

Sources

360mozambique.com · africa.businessinsider.com · africancio.com · apr-news.fr · businessday.ng · cartadeangola.com · diarioeconomico.co.mz · eco.sapo.pt · forbesafricalusofona.com · managers.tn · negociosdeangola.com · noticias.co.mz · observador.pt · sapo.pt

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