{"id":38408,"date":"2023-02-02T17:17:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T17:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/fnb-tops-as-strongest-banking-brand-amongst-worlds-500-largest-banks"},"modified":"2023-02-02T17:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T17:41:12","slug":"fnb-tops-as-strongest-banking-brand-amongst-worlds-500-largest-banks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/fnb-tops-as-strongest-banking-brand-amongst-worlds-500-largest-banks","title":{"rendered":"FNB tops as strongest banking brand amongst world\u2019s 500 largest banks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>THE First National Bank was recently named the strongest banking brand in the world, a first for a bank group on the African continent.<\/p>\n<p>In the past months, the commercial bank had refreshed its new digital interfaces and a new approach to integrated advice, shortly before it scooped the title the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2023 report, emerging as the leader among the world\u2019s 500 largest banks, with an impressive Brand Strength Index score of 93 (out of 100), a AAA+ rating, and a brand value of $1,540 billion.<\/p>\n<p>According to a press statement released by the bank, the Strongest Banking Brand acknowledgement is determined through an independent brand valuation where scores for independent measures are informed by brand investment (including products, service, and innovation), brand equity (functional and emotional drivers), and financial performance data (incl. current revenue, price premium). In the 2023 rankings FNB improved across several metrics including positive brand sentiment and various financial performance measures (incl. improved forecasted growth rates).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA strong banking brand should be able to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. This is certainly true for FNB, which has been at the forefront of introducing new technologies and platforms that make financial and lifestyle services more convenient and accessible for customers. It was the first bank in Africa to introduce a mobile banking app and online banking, allowing customers to manage their money from anywhere at any time\u201d the state reads.<\/p>\n<p>FNB Namibia CEO Erwin Tjipuka says that the award reflects the hard work and innovation that FNB put into serving its customers and making a difference in the lives of Namibians nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur commitment to deliver intuitive help before you realise you need it, coupled with the technological advances on our digital platforms, as well as our ability in providing tailored financial solutions, are amongst the reasons behind this remarkable recognition. And today, more than ever, delivering what matters to customers, stakeholders and staff remains at the heart of everything we do.\u201d Said Tjipuka.<\/p>\n<p>Brand Finance is the world\u2019s leading brand valuation consultancy, founded in 1996. Brand Finance exists to help clients build successful, admired, and effective brands by better understanding their effects on customers and other stakeholders. It values the World\u2019s biggest brands across all countries and sectors to create the annual Brand Finance Global 5,000 Brand Valuation Database.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. THE First National Bank was recently named the strongest banking brand in the world, a first for a bank group on the African continent. 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