Step 1

The inception of the ACB comes at the hands of Congo's major banks, in alignment with Congolese legislation. The ACB manifests as a non-profit association of licensed banks operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, established as the "Association Congolaise des Banques".

10/30/1952
 

Step 2

DRC achieves its independence on June 30.

06/30/1960
 

Step 3

The banking sector witnesses a swift expansion under new regulatory frameworks. The membership of the ACB escalates from 6 to 22 within four years.

02/10/2006
 

Step 4

The ACB plays a pivotal role in executing the government's initiative to massively bank civil servants throughout the nation, leading to the creation of more than 1 million bank accounts within a few months.

03/14/2011
 

Step 5

In adherence to its financial inclusion mandate, the ACB aids the government in crafting and executing the national strategy for financial inclusion.

10/30/2021