CCA Bank launches leasing product to boost access to equipment financing.

It was officially unveiled in Douala on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Business leaders, bank officials, key stakeholders from the financial and economic sectors as well as the representatives of the Douala City Council, attended the event. 

The launching of the product, the bank officials said, marks a major step in the institution’s ambition to strengthen business financing in Cameroon. 

Speaking during the event, the General Manager of CCA Bank, Alvine Désirée Tiwoda, described the launching as a strategic milestone for the institution.

She said CCA Leasing is a concrete response to the financing challenges faced by enterprises, particularly Small and Medium-sized, SMEs, which constitute the bulk of the country’s economic fabric.

Alvine Désirée Tiwoda said with CCA Leasing, the bank is offering a flexible financing solution that enables clients to access essential equipment such as vehicles, construction machinery and industrial tools while preserving their working capital. 

The leasing mechanism, it was said, allows beneficiaries to use equipment immediately, spread payments over an agreed period and, under predefined conditions, exercise an option to purchase at the end of the contract.

A fleet of vehicles were also displayed at the launching to illustrate the practical scope of the new product. 

Economic operators present took turns to feel the quality of cars present as being of great relevance for transport operators, construction companies, industrial players and professionals seeking to expand or renew their equipment.

Bank officials explained that leasing remains an underexploited financing tool in Cameroon, despite growing demand for productive equipment. 

They said, CCA Leasing is therefore positioned to bridge the gap by providing tailored solutions adapted to the realities of local businesses.

“By deploying this new leasing offer, we reaffirm our commitment to accompanying businesses and professionals in financing their equipment and achieving their growth ambitions,” the bank’s management stated.

The launch of CCA Leasing comes at a time when competition within the banking sector is intensifying, making innovation a key differentiating factor. 

With the initiative, CCA Bank reinforces its image as a solutions-oriented institution and a strategic partner for economic actors, while contributing to the modernization of business financing in Cameroon.

About CCA bank 

Crédit Communautaire d’Afrique, CCA Bank, is a leading Cameroonian financial institution that evolved from a microfinance cooperative founded in 1997 in Bafoussam into a fully licensed commercial bank in 2018, becoming the country’s 15th commercial bank. 

Headquartered in Douala-Bonanjo, the bank provides a wide range of services including retail and corporate banking, SME financing, digital banking solutions and diaspora-focused products for Cameroonians abroad. 

CCA Bank operates a vast network of over 50 branches and more than 60 ATMs across the nation’s 10 regions, with a strong emphasis on proximity and financial inclusion.

Its digital platforms, C-Mobile and C-Online, enable customers to manage their accounts remotely.

In 2023, the bank strengthened its support for entrepreneurship through a partnership with the International Finance Corporation, IFC, mobilising CFA 10 billion to finance SMEs, particularly women-led businesses.

Founded by Albert Nkemla and currently under the operational leadership of Alvine Désirée Tiwoda, CCA Bank has consolidated its position as a key driver of SMEs growth and inclusive finance in Cameroon.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3692 of Tuesday February 03, 2026