A global bank with a long history in The Gambia, recently ceased operations in the country.
Access Bank takes over Standard Chartered Gambia after 130 years
Standard Chartered's operations in The Gambia ended on June 13, 2025. Access Bank has acquired Standard Chartered Bank in The Gambia.
Village Capital and Standard Chartered Invest in Women-Led Startups in Africa and MENA
Village Capital and Standard Chartered invest $200,000 in three women-led startups. The selected startups are BeMe from Pakistan, Dabchy from Tunisia, and FreshSource from Egypt.
SC Ventures and KiyaAI Launch Akashaverse Hub
SC Ventures partners with KiyaAI to develop Akashaverse. Akashaverse aims to redefine VR, AR, and AI experiences.
Village Capital invests $150,000 in two female-led startups
Village Capital invested $150,000 in two innovative women-led startups: Rhea Soil Health Management and Regxta. The investment was made through Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech Financing Facility.
Access Bank Leads Africa’s Economic Transformation with Strategic Acquisitions
Access Bank's expansion into over 20 countries across Africa. Acquisition of Standard Chartered’s operations in Tanzania.
