Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned bank, has been crowned Bank of the Year at the prestigious 8th Ghana Business Awards, held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel. In a spectacular sweep that underscores its market leadership, the bank also clinched two other major awards: Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility and CEO of the Year for its Managing Director, Mr Julian Kingsley Opuni.

This historic treble solidifies Fidelity Bank’s position as Ghana’s definitive financial powerhouse, to bank, invest, work with, and benchmark against.

The Bank of the Year award is underpinned by Fidelity Bank's remarkable financial strength. In 2024, the bank recorded a profit before tax of GH¢1.21 billion and saw deposits grow by 40% to GH¢17.65 billion, reflecting deep customer trust. This performance, achieved despite a challenging economic climate, is supported by a robust capital adequacy ratio of 19.55% and disciplined risk management that has kept non-performing loans below 10%.

The Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility award recognises Fidelity Bank’s strategic and impactful investments in the communities it serves. In 2024 alone, the bank invested GHS 5.74 million in CSR initiatives, directly benefiting over 26,000 Ghanaians. Flagship programmes like the Orange Impact project, which builds educational infrastructure, and its various health and environmental campaigns demonstrate a commitment to lasting community transformation rather than one-off interventions.

The CEO of the Year award, presented to Mr Julian Kingsley Opuni, celebrates his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Under his stewardship, Fidelity Bank has not only maintained financial stability but has also embedded sustainability into its core strategy, launching a three-year climate action plan and pioneering initiatives like the Greentech Innovation Challenge. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the bank through recent economic turbulence, safeguarding customer assets, and upholding unwavering confidence in the brand.

Speaking to the media after receiving the awards, Esi Mills-Robertson, Marketing Director at Fidelity Bank, expressed her profound gratitude. "We are extremely honoured by this treble, which is a validation of our collective commitment to our core values. Our robust financial performance, coupled with our deep-rooted belief in sustainability and social impact, fuels our drive to provide innovative digital solutions for the entire financial and commercial market. This is a great motivation to keep working hard for Ghana."

Now a Tier 1 Bank, Fidelity's success stems from strong governance, innovative digital products, a highly skilled team, and strategic technology investments that extend financial services to underserved communities.

The Ghana Business Summit and Awards is the nation’s premier platform for thought leadership and recognition of outstanding business excellence. This year's event was held under the theme, "Creative Economy Revolution through Innovation: Redefining Ghana's GDP Landscape." The event by Globe Productions featured dignitaries, including representatives from the Office of the President, the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, and government officials.