The Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) has hailed CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) for proving itself to be a bank with a difference in the manner it has conducted itself over the past 10 years.

BAM Chief Executive Officer Mrs Lyness Nkungula was speaking on Saturday 8th October 2022 at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe during celebrations marking CDHIB’s 10th anniversary. 

Nkungula said since its inception, CDH Investment Bank has stood out as the investment bank of choice in Malawi through the various awards it has received over the decade. “The bank has played a key role in promoting financial literacy programs through participating and coordinating financial literacy awareness drives in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of Malawi.”

“Additionally, over the years, the bank has contributed to various corporate social responsibility projects that have helped many communities and individuals ranging from support in education, health and sporting activities”, Nkungula said. She further went to implore, the bank to continue to support the country’s development agenda by deploying its skills to mobilize capital and talent from local and international capital markets whish is a role CDH Investment Bank has been known for over the years.

CDH Investment Bank Chief Executive Officer, Kwame Ahadzi hailed the hard work and commitment of the banks staff over the past 10 years, “CDHIB would not exist without our various partners, clients, and stakeholders. I would like to extend special appreciation to all our key partners and clients who have made CDH Investment Bank the leading investment bank its is today. Your trust and support have contributed to our success over the years. The names are too many to mention but we appreciate the confidence and collaboration that has ensured that we excel in our services, we shall continue to raise the game and create value for all,” Ahadzi said. 

The gala dinner was attended by some of the Banks’s Board members, management, staff, and various stakeholders. Director Elias Malion made the remarks on behalf of Franklin Kennedy, the Board Chairperson. The gala was a success with patrons enjoying the photoshoot, cocktail party prior to dinner, shared milestones, long service awards, memories of the journey of the bank and live band and Dj to spice up the event. 

CDH Investment Bank opened for business on April 2, 2012, following the successful conversion from Continental Discount House Limited, which had operated in the financial sector for 14 years since August 1998.

The images below are a few highlights from the Lilongwe gala dinner:

External source link: The Daily Times newspaper, Tuesday October 11, 2022 article by Taonga Sabola