The award recognizes the bank's excellence in areas such as innovation, financial strength, digitalization, and commitment to inclusion and sustainability.
According to the published statement, Euromoney highlights the launch of 100 percent digital personal loans, an important milestone on the path to more flexible and digital credit solutions.
The award also reflects the bank's solid financial results, with a 26 percent growth in net interest income, a 52 percent increase in net credit volume, and a net profit of over 151 billion kwanzas, which, for Euromoney, this represents the bank's responsiveness in a demanding macroeconomic context.
In the field of technological innovation, BAI has distinguished itself by integrating artificial intelligence solutions, with a particular focus on the Luena virtual assistant, by strengthening cybersecurity measures, and by the pioneering introduction of contactless payments in the domestic network.
In the field of environmental sustainability, Euromoney highlights the implementation of solar-powered service points, notably the ATM Centers in São Paulo, Asa Branca, and Mercado do 30, already present in Luanda, as part of the ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification process, an initiative that is expanding, resulting from the bank's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
BAI's CEO, Luís Lélis, acknowledged on the occasion that "BAI receives this distinction with pride and humility. It is, above all, a recognition of the trust our customers place in us every day. To every Angolan who walks with us, our sincere thanks. We want to continue serving Angola with proximity, innovation, and responsibility, and actively contribute to the country's development and the well-being of families and businesses."
