NCBA Investment Bank has launched a comprehensive Offshore Investment Solution. The new offering provides accessible, professionally managed investments with access to global markets, currency diversification and wealth-building opportunities.
The launch is a direct response to evolving client needs in an increasingly interconnected global economy. In an environment of regional macroeconomic volatility and currency fluctuations providing robust offshore solutions is a core component of prudent wealth management.
This initiative comes at a time when Kenya has established itself as one of the wealthiest nations in Africa, ranking fifth in the Africa Wealth Report 2025. The country is now home to 6,800 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
“We see numerous opportunities for growing this business unit in Kenya given the strategic interventions made to build Nairobi as the financial centre of choice in the continent. Our Offshore solutions help clients achieve diversification away from Kenya-centric investment risk. This is important because it mitigates risks associated with exclusively domestic investments, particularly amidst concerns over sovereign risk and market uncertainty.” said Mr. Muathi.
NCBA’s Offshore Investment Solutions cater to this demand by offering a multi-tiered suite of products tailored to a client’s entire wealth journey. The offering includes:
- Pooled Investment Funds: Accessible, professionally managed unit trusts and special funds denominated in US Dollars. This includes NCBA Global Fixed Income Special Fund and the NCBA Global Equity Special Fund, with a minimum investment requirement of USD 1,000.
- Execution Mandates and Custody Services: For sophisticated, self-directed investors, NCBA provides a platform to invest in a variety of offshore instruments while managing the administration and safekeeping of the assets.
- Bespoke Segregated Portfolios: A fully customised service for UHNW clients, family offices, and institutions, offering direct access to a global universe of assets, including international equities, global bonds, and other unique offshore opportunities.
The new solutions are also designed to serve the needs of corporate clients engaged in international trade. As well as diaspora clients who earn foreign currencies and seek investment products that match their international financial footprint.
All solutions are delivered within a rigorous international compliance framework. NCBA Investment Bank ensures strict adherence to global Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, as well as full compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).