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About FirstHoldCo
First HoldCo Plc is one of the largest financial organisations in Africa.
Your Banking Partner for Every Journey
FirstHoldCo is a financial holding company and one of the largest financial services organisations in Africa. It is a diversified and leading financial services Group offering a broad range of products and services through its subsidiaries, across commercial banking, merchant banking, capital markets, trusteeship and insurance brokerage to millions of customers. FirstHoldCo has oversight over its subsidiaries and drives Group coordination, collaboration and synergies among other principal activities towards innovative financial solutions and enhanced shareholder value.
Our Vision
To be the leading African financial services provider delivering innovative solutions.
Our Mission
To provide the best financial services possible.
Strategic Ambition
Maximise shareholder value through a diversified portfolio focused on putting the customer “First“.
Our Goal
To be the undisputed leader in every business we choose to participate in, delivering superior returns to our shareholders.
Our Mission
EPIC
- E -Entrepreneurship
- P – Professional
- I – Innovation
- C – Customer-centric
Our History
Established in 1894, FirstBank was founded by Sir Alfred Jones, a shipping magnate from Liverpool, England. With its head office originally in Liverpool, the Bank commenced business on a modest scale in Lagos, Nigeria under the name, Bank of British West Africa (BBWA).
A Multifaceted Group Structure
FirstHoldCo is a multifaceted and one of the largest financial services organisation in Africa. It is well-diversified essentially along Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Trusteeship and Insurance brokerage.
Commercial Banking
FirstHoldCo is a consolidated network of trusted financial institutions built to meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses, and governments. From retail banking to capital markets and pension custody, we provide integrated solutions that grow wealth, manage risk, and sustain progress.
Investment Management
The investment banking arm of the business comprises of First Asset Management, First Trustees, FirstCap and First Securities Brokers. The Group creates value by providing advice, finance, trading, investing and securing services to large institutions (corporations and government agencies) and individuals.
Insurance Brokerage
Insurance Brokerage refers to First Insurance Brokers Limited. The business combines expert insurance brokerage knowledge and capabilities for risk assessment, analysis, structuring and advisory services in Life and General insurance business.
Investment Management
The investment banking arm of the business comprises of First Asset Management, First Trustees, FirstCap and First Securities Brokers. The Group creates value by providing advice, finance, trading, investing and securing services to large institutions (corporations and government agencies) and individuals.
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