RMB Namibia recogised as best sub-custodian bank
RMB Namibia has been named Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Namibia for 2025 by Global Finance Magazine, a leading international financial publication. This recognition is part of the magazine’s 23rd annual Best Sub-Custodian Bank Awards, which honour top-performing institutions across seven regions and 82 countries.
This award underscores RMB Namibia’s role as a trusted and strategic partner for institutional clients and global financial institutions looking to access Namibia’s capital markets. In an increasingly complex regulatory and investment environment, clients rely on sub-custodians for much more than safekeeping — they depend on local expertise, operational precision, and robust risk management. RMB Namibia’s recognition signals its ability to deliver secure asset protection, efficient settlement, and high-touch client service in
one of Africa’s growing markets.
“We are proud to receive this prestigious recognition from Global Finance,” said Ian Erlank, Head of Global Markets at RMB Namibia. “This award affirms our position as the go-to
partner for global investors requiring on-the-ground custody expertise and flawless execution in Namibia. It reflects the strength of our platform and the commitment of our exceptional
team.”
The award selection considered several critical factors for clients looking for a reliable and transparent sub-custody partner, including service quality, technology platforms, regulatory
knowledge, post-trade operations, and business continuity. As part of its continued leadership in financial infrastructure, RMB Namibia has announced that it is now the first registered Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) in Namibia. This milestone reinforces the bank’s role in modernising the securities industry and supporting the dematerialisation of listed assets — both crucial steps toward deepening the local capital market.
“Our custody team has positioned RMB Namibia at the forefront of innovation and service excellence in the securities space,” Erlank added. “This recognition matters because it directly benefits our clients — enabling them to operate with confidence, efficiency, and clarity in the Namibian market. In a world where compliance, asset protection, and operational precision are more important than ever, clients need a partner that goes beyond basic service delivery. At RMB Namibia, we combine deep local insight with global standards to help our clients not just safeguard their assets — but also grow them, strategically and securely.”
This award underscores RMB Namibia’s role as a trusted and strategic partner for institutional clients and global financial institutions looking to access Namibia’s capital markets. In an increasingly complex regulatory and investment environment, clients rely on sub-custodians for much more than safekeeping — they depend on local expertise, operational precision, and robust risk management. RMB Namibia’s recognition signals its ability to deliver secure asset protection, efficient settlement, and high-touch client service in
one of Africa’s growing markets.
“We are proud to receive this prestigious recognition from Global Finance,” said Ian Erlank, Head of Global Markets at RMB Namibia. “This award affirms our position as the go-to
partner for global investors requiring on-the-ground custody expertise and flawless execution in Namibia. It reflects the strength of our platform and the commitment of our exceptional
team.”
The award selection considered several critical factors for clients looking for a reliable and transparent sub-custody partner, including service quality, technology platforms, regulatory
knowledge, post-trade operations, and business continuity. As part of its continued leadership in financial infrastructure, RMB Namibia has announced that it is now the first registered Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) in Namibia. This milestone reinforces the bank’s role in modernising the securities industry and supporting the dematerialisation of listed assets — both crucial steps toward deepening the local capital market.
“Our custody team has positioned RMB Namibia at the forefront of innovation and service excellence in the securities space,” Erlank added. “This recognition matters because it directly benefits our clients — enabling them to operate with confidence, efficiency, and clarity in the Namibian market. In a world where compliance, asset protection, and operational precision are more important than ever, clients need a partner that goes beyond basic service delivery. At RMB Namibia, we combine deep local insight with global standards to help our clients not just safeguard their assets — but also grow them, strategically and securely.”
