About Us

Bankmed’s Message

Welcome to Bankmed’s website, the interactive and informative platform that allows you to learn more about our history and accomplishments as well as access our innovative services and state-of-the-art products.

Our Story

Bankmed’s Message

This site has been developed to add value to our personalized services and reflect our mission “To best serve and empower our customers and the society at large, to dream, innovate and grow.” We act as your valuable partner offering you a robust range of solutions that cater to your daily needs as well as your long-term goals, while we aspire to be a leading bank continuously reinvented for you.

We equally remain committed to our core principles that stem from a sound corporate governance, solid financial stability, sustainable growth, as well as an uncompromising commitment to customer service.

Our core values form the bedrock of our operations and define our business approach and commitment to our greater community.

Bankmed Profile

Overview

Key facts about Bankmed sal and our organisation.

01 — Bank Name

Bankmed sal

02 — Ownership

GroupMed Holding sal

03 — Chairperson

Raya Haffar El Hassan

04 — Executive General Manager

Michel Accad

05 — Head Office

Clemenceau, Beirut, Lebanon

06 — Date of Establishment

1944

07 — Number of Staff

615 — 46.02% male, 53.98% female

Our Values

What we stand for

Our core values form the bedrock of our operations and define our business approach.

We give back to our communities

  • We adopt and implement environmental initiatives
  • We promote health and wellness programs
  • We support diversity and inclusion

We provide a unique Customer Experience

  • We serve with passion, proactively and efficiently
  • We innovate, continuously
  • We provide quality service, consistently
  • We make banking simple

We value our human capital

  • We are an equal opportunity employer
  • We encourage and recognize initiatives, innovation, teamwork and achievements
  • We foster a motivational environment for talent and personal development
  • We advocate an open, clear and transparent communication culture

We comply with the highest ethical standards

  • We act responsibly in the best interest of our stakeholders
  • We are fair, transparent, respectful and honest
  • We cherish diversity
Governance

Sound corporate governance

We remain committed to core principles that stem from sound corporate governance, solid financial stability, sustainable growth and an uncompromising commitment to customer service.

Bankmed practices responsible corporate governance with active board oversight, transparent disclosures, and empowered internal and external audit functions.

  • Protecting shareholders’ rights and treating all stakeholders equitably
  • Full disclosures, transparency and sound practice
  • Independent internal and external auditors and banking supervisors
Financial Highlights

Historical figures, 2014–2018

Balance sheet, income statement and key operational data (USD millions, unless noted).

Balance Sheet Highlights

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Assets 15,420 15,551 16,022 16,625 19,030
Total Loans 4,746 5,140 5,061 4,439 3,619
Total Deposits 12,123 12,075 12,078 13,042 13,334
Total Equity 1,501 1,520 1,545 1,568 1,271

Income Statement Highlights

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Net Interest Income 264 299 279 329 209
Commissions & Fees 62 62 101 75 66
Net Financial Revenues 468 605 602 673 333
Net Income 133 139 130 104 31

Operations

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Staff 2,408 2,624 2,658 2,558 2,254
Number of Branches 108 114 122 128 108

Key Ratios (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Capital Adequacy — Basel III 14.31 15.28 15.44 15.81 17.21
Annual Reports

Annual Reports

Access our annual reports and financial disclosures.

Awards

Recognition

Awards and honours received by Bankmed.

Visa Excellence Program Award

In recognition of the Bankmed Youth Program.

Best Investment Bank, Saudi Arabia (SaudiMed)

World Finance Banking Awards.

Best Retail Bank, Lebanon

World Finance Banking Awards.