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List Of Investment Banks In Mauritania

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on October 31, 2012

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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Banking Islamic finance Central Banks Africa
African Development Bank Group – Mauritania
Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique
Banque El Amana
Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International
Banque Nationale
Banque pour le Commerce et l’Investissement
BNP Paribas
Central Bank of Mauritania
Chinguitty Bank
Générale de Banque
Société Générale

Key Takeaways

  • Mauritania hosts a diverse mix of commercial and Islamic investment banks active in trade and project financing.
  • Chinguitty Bank and BMCI are among the longstanding institutions with deep historical and international linkages.
  • Several banks, including BCI, are heavily engaged in trade finance, especially for SMEs and imports.
  • Société Générale Mauritanie has recently changed ownership, now fully controlled by Enko Capital–Oronte consortium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mauritanian bank is most active in trade finance?
Banque pour le Commerce et l’Industrie (BCI) is a leading bank in trade finance, representing about 70% of its activities and commanding a 30% market share in trade finance in Mauritania.
What major change occurred with Société Générale Mauritanie?
In February 2025, the Enko Capital–Oronte consortium completed the full acquisition of Société Générale Mauritanie, ending Société Générale Group’s ownership.
Who are the main shareholders of Chinguitty Bank?
Chinguitty Bank is majority-owned by Libya’s Libyan Foreign Bank (66%) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania via its Ministry of Finance (34%).

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