Bank ABC

Bank ABC held its H1 2026 Earnings Investors Call yesterday, highlighting the Group’s resilience and strong performance amid a challenging operating environment for the period ended 30 June 2026.

Hosted by Suresh Padmanabhan, Acting Group CFO and moderated by Fatema Yusuf, Group Head of Communications & Marketing, the session showcased the Bank’s continued progress towards its vision of becoming MENA’s International Bank of the Future. Despite market challenges, Bank ABC maintained uninterrupted operations through robust business continuity capabilities and delivered a 5% year-on-year increase in total operating income to US$697 million.

The call also highlighted prudent provisioning practices resulting in a net profit of US$111 million. The Bank’s capital, funding and liquidity position remained strong. Looking ahead, management expressed hope for a gradual improvement in business sentiment during the remainder of 2026.

Bank ABC announces its H1 2026 financial results, demonstrating resilient performance despite a challenging geopolitical and economic environment. Total Operating Income increased by 5% YOY to US$697 million, reflecting the strength of the Group's core business and disciplined ex*****on. The Group maintained a solid financial position, underpinned by strong capital and liquidity buffers.

Supported by a healthy and diversified lending portfolio, strong capitalisation and robust liquidity levels, the Bank remains well positioned to navigate market uncertainties while continuing to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for its stakeholders.

Bank ABC has announced the appointment of Marek Michalski as Group Chief Auditor, effective 16 August 2026.

In this new role, Marek will lead the Group Internal Audit function, reporting to the Board Audit Committee, and will be responsible for providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of the Group's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Marek brings extensive international experience in internal audit and financial services, spanning investment banking, commercial banking, wealth management and asset management across the UK, Asia, and North America.

We look forward to welcoming Marek to Bank ABC and to the experience and expertise he will bring to the Group.

One of the most rewarding aspects of AI transformation is seeing colleagues learn from one another.

At Bank ABC, our AI Community is established as a space for colleagues to share ideas, practical use cases, lessons learned, and new ways of working with AI. From prompt engineering and productivity tips to automation and customer experience innovation, the community is helping turn curiosity into capability and efficiency.

By fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge share, we are empowering our people to embrace AI with confidence and unlock its potential across the organisation.

What does great leadership look like in the age of AI?

In the latest episode of The Leap with Bank ABC, Prof. Manuela Veloso, Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita at Carnegie Mellon University and Founder and Head of JPMorganChase AI Research (2018-2026), joins Dr. Yousif Almas, Group Chief Digitisation Officer at Bank ABC, for an insightful discussion on leadership, talent, and strategic thinking in an AI-driven world.

Together, they explore why investing in people remains one of the most important decisions organizations can make, the qualities that drive meaningful impact, and how AI can serve as a powerful enabler, helping individuals perform at their best, unlock new opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of humanity.

Watch the full episode: https://bankabc.io/leapep4
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague, Karim Meherzi – Internal Control Officer at Bank ABC in Tunisia.

Karim has been a long-serving member of Bank ABC in Tunisia for over 24 years. He was an extremely kindhearted person and a valuable member of the team, and he will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

From structured lending to complex project financing, Bank ABC partners with clients to deliver solutions that reflect their ambitions, combining global reach and deep local insight.

Learn more about our specialised finance capabilities and reach out to the team: bankabc.io/ABCSF

Committed to minimising our environmental footprint.

In 2025, Bank ABC rolled out its Environmental Impact Reduction Plan 2030, delivering meaningful progress across its global operations. We achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, reduced energy consumption by 6%, and increased our use of renewable energy to 29%, up from 20% in 2024.

By embedding sustainability into how we operate and strengthening visibility across our supply chain, we are taking tangible steps towards a more efficient, resilient, and low carbon future.
Learn more in our 2025 Group Sustainability Disclosures Report: bankabc.io/GSDR2025

Bank ABC’s Group Chief Economist Giyas Gokkent, Economics Analyst Yousif Lori and Chief Economist of Banco ABC Brasil Daniel Xavier Francisco, look beyond the day-to-day headlines and examine the broader economic implications of recent global developments.

From the impact of geopolitical events on markets to changing growth prospects across key economies, the discussion explores how global trends are influencing businesses, investment, and policy decisions. The insightful conversation also highlights regional perspectives the factors that could impact the economic outlook in the months ahead- only on The Leap with Bank ABC.

Watch the full episode: bankabc.io/leapep3
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