Standard Chartered has been ranked the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in West Africa by deal value, according to the DealMakers Africa Annual Gala Awards held recently in Lagos. The recognition positions the bank ahead of other global and regional advisory firms in the region's financial dealmaking landscape. The rankings are based on transaction size, volume, and execution performance across M&A activities in 2025. DealMakers Africa, established in South Africa in 2000 and expanded continent-wide in 2008, uses measurable metrics to assess performance, with some categories also considering complexity and value creation.
Yemisi Deji-Bejide, managing director and head of M&A for Africa at Standard Chartered, said the bank is thrilled to receive the recognition. She described the award as a reflection of the bank's active M&A practice and ongoing commitment to Africa. Deji-Bejide credited the achievement to the efforts of the bank's team in executing transactions and supporting clients across various sectors. The award underscores Standard Chartered's focus on expanding its advisory capabilities, particularly in high-value and complex deals across West Africa.
Standard Chartered claims regional leadership in M&A advisory while operating in a financial ecosystem where most Nigerians remain excluded from formal wealth creation channels. The bank's deal-driven success contrasts sharply with the economic realities of ordinary citizens who see no tangible benefit from high-value transactions. No mention was made of how such financial activity translates to broader economic inclusion for Nigerians. The gap between elite financial wins and mass economic hardship remains unaddressed.
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