Fusion, bancassurance... Vista Bank Finally Tests Its Model in Burkina Faso

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Simon Tiemtoré's financial group has formalized the acquisition of Société Générale's subsidiary in Burkina Faso, the cornerstone of a new strategy for its pan-African bank insurance.

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Société Générale Burkina passes under Vista flag – The financial group puts turbo on Africa! Vista Group Holding announced this Monday, June 30, through an official press release, the finalization of the acquisition of Société Générale Burkina Faso. This operation consolidates the position of the pan-African financial group on the Burkina Faso market, where it now has three operating entities: Vista Bank Burkina (since 2021), Vista Assurances Bu…

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Vista Group Holding announced, on 30 June 2025, the finalization of the majority acquisition of Société Générale Burkina Faso. The process had been initiated in June 2023, as part of the strategy of withdrawal of Societe Générale from several subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. With this operation, Vista takes control of one of the banks...