Ecobank Cameroon’s balance sheet shrinks by CFAF 25 billion in September despite rising loans

Author: Investir au Cameroun PublicationPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Cameroon

Business & Economy

Ecobank Cameroon’s balance sheet shrinks by CFAF 25 billion in September despite rising loans

Ecobank Cameroon’s total assets fell from CFAF 622.710 billion in August to CFAF 597.589 billion in September 2026, a decline of CFAF 25.121 billion, or 4%. Investment securities and related assets dropped by CFAF 21.976 billion, while interbank and on-demand treasury operations fell by CFAF 10.437 billion. Customer deposits decreased by CFAF 11.560 billion to CFAF 459.669 billion, even as customer loans continued to edge upward.

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