I&M Bank Partners with Surecomp to Strengthen Trade Finance Services Across Regional Markets
- New trade finance platform to simplify processes, improve turnaround times and support businesses trading across the region
Nairobi, Kenya, September 2026… I&M Bank has announced a partnership with global trade finance technology provider, Surecomp to strengthen and modernise its trade finance services, as the Bank looks to make it easier and more efficient for customers to do business across the region.
The partnership will see I&M introduce an integrated digital trade finance platform, beginning in Kenya before expanding to Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Bank One in Mauritius, which is part of the I&M Group.
The investment comes as businesses increasingly look to their banking partners for faster, simpler and more seamless ways to manage trade transactions. For I&M, the new platform will bring different stages of the trade finance journey onto a more integrated system, reducing reliance on manual processes and paperwork while improving turnaround times for customers.
The platform will also strengthen the Bank’s ability to support growing trade volumes across its markets, while enhancing operational efficiency and risk and compliance processes.
Carolyne Mulandi, I&M Bank’s Head of Trade & Financial Institutions, said the investment reflects the Bank’s focus on improving the trade experience for businesses while building stronger regional capabilities.
“For our customers, trade is ultimately about being able to move goods, make payments and do business efficiently. As their businesses grow and increasingly operate across markets, they need their bank to keep pace with them. This investment is about simplifying that experience, reducing turnaround times and giving our customers a stronger trade finance partner across the region.”
Through the partnership, I&M Bank will deploy Surecomp’s DOKA-NG™ and RIVO™ solutions to support the digitisation of its trade finance operations. The technology will enable the Bank to streamline trade processing and provide a more consistent experience as the solution is rolled out across its regional network.
Tal Weiser, Surecomp’s Chief Revenue Officer, said, “Our partnership with I&M Bank reflects the growing focus among African banks on using technology to make trade finance more accessible, efficient and scalable. We are pleased to support I&M as it strengthens its trade capabilities across the region and creates a more seamless experience for its customers.”
The rollout forms part of I&M Bank’s wider investment in technology and digital capabilities to improve customer experience and support businesses operating within and across African markets.
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About I&M Bank
I&M Bank is a leading financial services provider in East Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions to corporate, SME and retail customers. The bank operates across multiple markets, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Mauritius. For more information visit www.imbankgroup.com.
About Surecomp
Surecomp® is the market-leading provider of digital trade and supply chain finance solutions for corporates and financial institutions. An industry pioneer for forty years, we enable seamless, sustainable trade by breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration. Our award-winning portfolio of cloud and on-premises solutions streamlines the trade finance lifecycle for frictionless transaction processing, enhanced risk mitigation, compliance, decision support and growth. Underpinned by numerous global offices and an extensive partner network, our prestigious customer footprint spans over eighty countries across the world. For more information visit surecomp.com.
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