Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake drops $113 million
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake loses $113 million as shares slide 10 percent on Malawi Stock Exchange.
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Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake loses $113 million as shares slide 10 percent on Malawi Stock Exchange.
FDH Bank’s profit nearly doubles to $35 million on higher interest income and loan growth in the first half of 2025.
FDH Bank acquires 98.8% of Ecobank Mozambique for $19.2 million, boosting regional footprint and cutting dividend to fund Southern Africa growth.
Malawian banker Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank shares reach $1.12 billion, making him the country’s first billionaire and richest citizen.
Custodian Investment reports $81.4 million revenue, $17.3 million profit, and $299 million in assets for the first half of 2025.
FDH Bank stock climbs 255% YTD, boosting Mpinganjira’s stake to $842 million and lifting the bank's market cap past $2 billion.
This significant growth comes after a notable rise in the shares of the Blantyre-based lender on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE).
Noel Mkulichi transformed FDH Bank, boosting its market cap to $1.26 billion while advancing fintech, expanding financial inclusion, and reshaping Malawi’s banking sector.
With over two decades of experience in financial regulation and banking, Mkulichi has shaped Malawi’s financial sector.
Mkulichi’s leadership isn’t just about financial performance—he is deeply committed to financial inclusion, gender equality, and youth empowerment.
Malawi’s economic slowdown hasn’t deterred FDH Bank, whose strategic focus and cost management continue to deliver robust profitability and growth.
Mpinganjira, the founder of the FDH Bank Plc, owns a 40.7-percent indirect stake in the Blantyre-based lender.
Mpinganjira, founder of the FDH Bank, owns a 40.7-percent indirect stake in the Blantyre-based lender.
Mpinganjira’s stake in the bank solidifies his position as one of the wealthiest individuals in Malawi and across Southern Africa.