ABOUT US
OUR FINANCIALS
- Interim Unaudited Financial Statements 30 September 2019
- Interim Unaudited Financial Statements 30 June 2019
- Interim Financial Statements 31 March 2019
- Audited Financial Statements 31st December 2018
- Audited Financial Statements 31st December 2017
- Audited Financial Statements, 30th June 2017
- Audited Financial Statements, 31st December 2016
- Audited Financial Statements, 30th June 2016
- Audited Financial Statements, 31st December 2015
- Audited Financial Statements, 30th June 2015
- Audited Financial Statements, 31st December 2014
- Audited Financial Statements, 30th June 2014
- Audited Financial Statements, 31st December 2013
- Audited Financial Statements, 31st December 2012
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Attorney-at-Law
Director – Regulatory and Compliance Services
Experienced corporate lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in legal, regulatory and compliance
services spanning across the Caribbean, Cayman Islands and United Arab Emirates.
Formerly, Senior Legal Counsel for the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for 8 years as primary
litigator for regulatory insolvency proceedings and as lead legal for policy and regulatory
oversight of Banking, Funds and Investments & Securities Divisions.
Formerly, Head of Regulations and Operations for Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre
(RAKICC, UAE) instrumental in the merger of RAK Investment Authority IBC-Offshore & RAK Free
Zone Offshore registries.
Formerly Senior International Counsel and Prosecutor in Financial Crimes, Criminal Asset
Forfeitures and Confiscations and Mutual Legal Assistance and Cooperation with International
Standard Setters and Regulators as primary liaison to the UK Commonwealth Secretariat Contact
Network.
A Professional with a unique combination of skills and strong knowledge of international business
companies’ regulatory frameworks, financial services (including Fintech) and financial products,
as well as specialized expertise as a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and FATF trained
Legal expert examiner. Also certified in FATCA & CRS reporting and recently obtained Fintech
Certification at Oxford University/Said Business School, UK.
Non-Executive Director and
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Mr Mohammed Iqbal Belath has worked for over 40 years in the Banking/Finance Industry in Mauritius and has gained international exposure through serving different roles. He served as Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Mauritius (BoM) for over 3 years, with overall responsibility to overview the operations of the Bank, together with the First Deputy Governor. Mr Belath was also an Executive Board Member of the Central Bank, member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and member of the Statistics Board.
Mr Mohammed Iqbal Belath is a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee and he was appointed on 20th September 2019.
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Mr. Green has 40 years of experience in international banking with extensive knowledge in risk management and governance. He held several positions at Standard Chartered as Head of the bank's credit review function, Head of Internal Audit for the corporate banking function, Head of Credit Policy, Regional Risk Officer for India and South Asia, Senior Regional Credit Officer for South and South East Asia, and Chief Risk Officer Private Bank and Wealth Management, retiring in 2012. Mr Green is a graduate of Cambridge University.
SHAREHOLDERS
RELATIONSHIP MANAGERS
At BanyanTree Bank customers are at core of our offering and we believe that you, the customer, deserves the very best. As such, you can expect excellence in everything that we offer. This commitment to excellence is underpinned by a team of relationship managers drawn from seven nationalities with an array of international experience, knowledge and resources.
Our team is composed of handpicked relationship managers, many of whom are accredited beyond industry standards. At BanyanTree the relationship manager has a sole objective: to deliver the bespoke service you rightly deserve, in a responsive manner and drawing from an array of global solutions.
Your relationship manager is always at hand and will work with other BanyanTree specialists to translate your ambitions into action.
MAURITIUS
My name is Farhana Kathrada. I am very passionate about Banking and Finance. I started my career in South Africa in 1992 where I held various positions in different organizations before moving back to Mauritius in 1997.
By now I have over 20 years' experience in across a number of Economic Sectors including Retail Banking, Private Banking, International Banking and Wealth Management. As a Private Banker with expertise in an array of financial products I assist ultra – high net worth clients from different parts of the world.
I believe the customer is the single most valuable asset an organization can have, and I am driven by the unrelenting pursuit of customer satisfaction, ideals and user experience.
In the past 13 years of working as a banker, I have developed and nurtured the willingness and ability to connect, reach out and substantiate relationships with customers and the Business Community.Today, the Banking sector continues to experience changes but at Banyan Tree, we have been trained and coached to genuinely build your trust placed in us. We stretch ourselves in order to make the difference in the presence of various banks in Mauritius.
It is an honour to be part of a dedicated selected team with years of experience and professionalism in Banking.
Please go ahead, contact us and allow us to serve you!
Ms. Janita Deerpaul has over 8 years of working experience of which 4 years in the financial services sector. Ms. Janita Deerpaul joined BanyanTree Bank Ltd in 2015. Customer Relationship is one of her main strength which was acquired during her last stint in the hospitality industry. As well as being customer focused, she has extended her skills and qualifications to cater to the international clients; mainly focusing on Middle East sector. The international exposure and her knowledge of the corporate sector brings a different dimension to how she deals with client requirements. Instead of remaining with problems, she will assist you in finding the best financial solution.
LONDON
Michael is a successful Relationship Manager, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria in particular. He spent the last 15 years working in the Oil & Gas sector and Private Banking, for firms including Glencore, Arcadia, ACPI Investment Managers and Banque Havilland. Michael's network has opened doors towards fostering new individual and institutional relationships within the African high net worth market.
Michael has a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nottingham in Economics. He is keen sports fanatic with a passion for Formula 1 racing in particular. He enjoys fine dining, travelling the world and playing the guitar.