The Bank of Tunisia Wins Prestigious "The Most Active Issuing Bank in Tunisia Award 2024
The Bank of Tunisia has been awarded the prestigious "The Most Active Issuing Bank in Tunisia Award 2024" by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as part of its Trade Facilitation Program. This award, presented at the TFP Awards during the EBRD's Annual Meeting in London from May 13 to 15, 2025, recognizes an exceptional year of mobilization and performance in serving Tunisia's external commerce.
A Well-Deserved Recognition
This distinction is not just an honor; it reflects the Bank of Tunisia's deep commitment to supporting international trade flows and its ability to maintain a sustained dynamic, even in a complex global economic and geopolitical context. The year 2024, marked by challenges, put financial institutions to the test. The Bank of Tunisia not only resisted but also demonstrated high agility, and proactivity. This award crowns the merit of a bank that has established itself as an essential link in global value chains, securing transactions for its clients and facilitating their exports and imports.
A Strategy Focused on External Trade and Supporting Operators
Beyond this recognition, the Bank of Tunisia now affirms a clear strategic orientation: to become the reference bank for operators active in international trade. Aware of the importance of economic growth, the Bank of Tunisia has reinforced its support system for exporting and importing companies. It offers tailored financing solutions, and personalized support based on in-depth market and financial expertise.
This strategy is part of a broader effort to integrate into the global economy, through the progressive digitalization of banking services, the optimization of guarantee issuance processes, and the introduction of new products that facilitate commercial exchanges. Rather than adopting a reactive stance, the bank anticipates the needs of economic operators and works to create an environment conducive to their development, including in high-risk or under-banked areas. This proactive approach allows Tunisian businesses, including SMEs, to seize opportunities in emerging markets with high potential, while mitigating operational risks.
A Strengthened Partnership with the EBRD: A Lever for Growth and Innovation
The award granted by the EBRD also symbolizes a strategic partnership in full expansion. The Bank of Tunisia has maintained a fruitful collaboration with the EBRD for several years. This partnership has enabled the expansion of external trade financing capabilities while reinforcing the bank's international credibility.
The perspectives for intensifying this partnership are numerous: increasing credit lines, developing joint products, and supporting the transition towards more sustainable finance. The EBRD, with its network and resources, offers a valuable lever for the Bank of Tunisia to access high-potential markets and support Tunisian businesses in their quest for international competitiveness.
This distinction consecrates the resilience, agility, and reliability demonstrated by the Bank of Tunisia in the face of geo-economic challenges. In a context of tensions on supply chains and credit tightening, the bank maintained an optimal level of service for its exporting and importing clients. This recognition marks the culmination of a constant commitment and confirms a revitalized dynamic for accompanying our businesses internationally. Strengthened by this distinction, the Bank of Tunisia intends to consolidate its position as an indispensable actor in external trade, by leveraging solid partnerships, a clear strategic vision, and a proven ability to respond to the demands of a globalized market.
