Equity Group has fortified its position as one of the strongest banking brands globally after being ranked second in the 2024 Brand Finance’s Brand Strength.
In its third consecutive appearance in the Brand Finance Banking 500 rankings, Equity climbed from 4th position in 2023 to 2nd position in the World’s Top 10 Strongest Banking Brands with a Brand Strength Index score of 92.5 out of 100 and an elite AAA+ brand strength rating.
This marks a 0.1 points BSI improvement on its 2022 debut ranking.
Equity also saw its brand value rise by USD 22 million from last year’s brand value of USD 428 million to USD 450 million (Kes. 64 billion), earning it the tenth position in the most valuable banking brand in Africa.
Speaking on the ranking, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi noted that the bank's governance structures, practices, and core values continue to be the foundation on which the brand is sustainably evolving, building, and developing.
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"The ranking as the 2nd strongest banking brand globally is a testament that our purpose of transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation is continuing to prove to be relevant to our customers, industry and stakeholders.
"It is a reminder of the aspirations we have committed ourselves to achieving. We are further excited to see that 4 of the top strongest 10 banks in the ranking are also from Africa. As we continue to anchor our business on our purpose and support the day-to-day lives of our customers, it fuels our commitment to innovation and excellence, driving us to redefine standards and pioneer transformative solutions in the financial industry," Mwangi stated.
Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance, puts 5,000 of the biggest brands to the test, and publishes nearly 100 reports, ranking brands across all sectors and countries.
The World’s Top 500 most valuable and strongest banking brands are included in the annual Brand Finance Banking 500 ranking.
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