The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) announced that the Southern African Development Community Banking Association (SADC BA) has joined as its newest member, expanding the voluntary network of financial sector regulators and industry associations. The move is positioned to support SADC BA’s efforts to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) adoption among its members. Established in 1998, SADC BA is a regional association representing 12 national banking associations across Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and serves as a platform for cooperation and harmonization of banking sector policies and practices in Southern Africa. The membership agreement was signed alongside the inaugural SADC Sustainable Finance Forum held in Cape Town from June 9–11, which was organized by the International Finance Corporation, SADC Banking Association, and the Banking Association of South Africa, with support from SBFN and Southern Africa’s Sustainable Finance Initiative chaired by the National Treasury; the forum brought together over 100 experts and senior decision makers. SBFN said the addition brings its community to 101 members across 72 emerging markets.
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network 2025-07-23
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network admits Southern African Development Community Banking Association as newest member
The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) announced the Southern African Development Community Banking Association (SADC BA) as its newest member, enhancing efforts to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) adoption. SADC BA, representing 12 national banking associations, joined during the inaugural SADC Sustainable Finance Forum in Cape Town. This addition brings SBFN's membership to 101 across 72 emerging markets.