By regional standards, Moroccan banks have substantial lending capacity. The kingdom is home to some of the largest banks in Africa: Attijarawafa Bank is the continent’s third-largest, and its three biggest banks are also the three largest in North Africa by tier-1 capital. Credit extended to the local private sector was equal to 70.1% of GDP...
Of all the measures included in the new banking law – which came into force in February 2015 and is designed to enhance sector stability (see overview) – those that have received the most attention have to do with developing the kingdom’s Islamic banking segment. Since 2007, Moroccan banks and insurers have been allowed to offer three Islamic...
How has the banking system evolved in recent years, and what are the priorities going forward?
One of the most-developed in Africa, Morocco’s banking sector is home to some of the continent’s largest banks, several of which have become major regional players and continue to expand their African footprint. Penetration is rising rapidly as product offerings continue to evolve, most notably through a banking law passed in early 2015 that has set the stage for fully sharia-compliant banks....
Benefitting from strong ties to both Europe and the Arab world, Morocco has the right ingredients for future growth: low inflation, political stability, an industrial base and a favourable climate. With the outlook improving for Morocco’s trade partners and the lower price of oil – of which the country is a net importer – most observers expect growth to be even stronger in 2015, with estimates ranging from 4.4% to 5.0%.
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