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La Régionale Bank was founded in 1993 and became a universal bank in 2022 after nearly three decades as a microfinance institution. The bank focuses on accessible financial services, innovation and support for economic development, with a strong commitment to agribusiness financing. Today, it operates an extensive network across Cameroon and continues to pursue growth within the CEMAC region.
Founded in 1993 as the first microfinance institution in francophone Cameroon, La Régionale operated for 29 years in microfinance before becoming a bank in 2022. Its mission has been to build accessible financial intermediation to help reduce poverty, guided by ethics, professionalism, and innovation. The company highlights a long history of product innovation in Cameroon and positions itself as a universal bank with a strong agribanking focus.
“The software’s personalization allows us to make the adaptations that help us evolve.”
Charles Rollin Ombang Ekath, Promoter, Board Member and General Manager
They chose SBS
Before selecting SBS, La Régionale experienced a failed software implementation that did not meet its operational requirements. The legacy platform generated inconsistent figures and lacked the stability needed to support reliable banking operations. As the institution prepared for long-term growth and its future transition from microfinance to a fully licensed bank, it required a flexible and robust core banking platform capable of evolving alongside its business model. SBS adapted its solution to meet the specific needs of a microfinance institution while providing the scalability required for future banking ambitions.
