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CDG Capital Wins Euromoney’s ‘Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Project & Infrastructure Financing’ Award
CDG Capital has been crowned Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Project & Infrastructure Financing at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The accolade recognises the bank’s track record of mobilising over MAD 23 billion for large‑scale infrastructure projects across water security, energy transition, rail mobility, industry and food sovereignty, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for Morocco’s economic transformation.
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Euromoney Honours CDG Capital
At the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence in London, CDG Capital was named Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Project & Infrastructure Financing. The award is one of the most respected recognitions in global finance and underscores the bank’s ability to structure and fund complex, large‑scale projects.
Why the Award Matters
The accolade validates CDG Capital’s strategic focus on financing “structuring projects” that drive Morocco’s economic transformation. Over the past three years the bank has mobilised more than MAD 23 billion for initiatives in key sectors such as water security, energy transition, rail mobility, industrial development, food sovereignty, and sports & social infrastructure.
Key Sectors Supported
- Water: End‑to‑end financing of projects from production to distribution, bolstering national water security.
- Energy Transition: Funding renewable‑energy assets and de‑carbonisation programmes.
- Rail Mobility: Supporting the rollout of new railway lines and modernising existing corridors.
- Industrial Development & Food Sovereignty: Capitalising on projects that enhance manufacturing capacity and domestic food production.
- Sports & Social Infrastructure: Investing in facilities that improve quality of life and community cohesion.
Expertise Behind the Success
CDG Capital leverages deep project‑finance knowledge, sophisticated financial‑engineering skills, and strong advisory capabilities. These competencies enable the bank to structure, execute, and mobilise funding for complex transactions, often in partnership with African Deposit and Consignment Funds.
Leadership Comments
Khalid Safir, CEO of the CDG Group said, “This international recognition reflects our vision of mobilising long‑term institutional savings to fuel Morocco’s social and economic development. It demonstrates our ability to back the country’s major transformations by financing projects that boost competitiveness, resilience and attractiveness.”
Mehdi Bouriss, CEO of CDG Capital added, “The award reinforces our commitment to bring our expertise to large‑scale national development projects and to our African partners.”
Looking Ahead
Building on this momentum, CDG Capital plans to expand its footprint across Africa, targeting infrastructure, clean‑energy and sustainable‑development initiatives that meet the continent’s growing needs.