Global South Bank
Bank under incorporation · Djibouti
2030
Bank under incorporation
Banking license pending · Djibouti
Strictly confidential document
Cabou Group · Boa Financial Group · 2025
Bank under incorporation
Banking license pending · Djibouti
Strictly confidential document
Cabou Group · Boa Financial Group · 2025
Under incorporation · Djibouti · 2025

The Future Financial Hub of Africa

A bank under incorporation, positioned at the strategic crossroads of three continents — with the ambition to become Africa's first digital financial hub, serving 1.5 billion people.

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1.5BTarget market population
350M+Unbanked in East Africa
$250B+Infrastructure deficit
$6B+Annual remittances
5–6%Regional GDP growth

"Transforming Djibouti into the Singapore of Africa — the continent's first digital financial hub, serving one and a half billion people."

Founding vision · Global South Bank · 2025
$1B+
Assets under management · Vision 2030
10M+
Target regional clients
15+
Countries served by 2030
Top 3
African financial hub
11°35'N · 43°09'E
Djibouti
Singapore of Africa · Under incorporation
Our Vision

The Singapore
of Africa

Global South Bank is under incorporation with the ambition to become Africa's first digital financial hub — comparable to Singapore or Dubai, at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

I

Digital Innovation

BaaS, AI credit scoring, biometric identity, offline payments for rural Africa.

II

Financial Inclusion

5M+ individuals banked, 50,000+ SMEs financed by 2030.

III

Sovereign Finance

Debt advisory, capital markets, PPP structuring for African governments.

IV

Djibouti Vision 2035

Aligned with the national strategy positioning the financial sector as a priority pillar.

Competitive Advantage

Why
Djibouti

Six irreplicable structural advantages make Djibouti the only possible location for a pan-African financial hub with global ambitions.

01

Geostrategic Position

At the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Gateway to 110M+ Ethiopians via the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.

1.5BPeople within reach
02

Political Stability

Stable government in a volatile region. Solid institutional framework and recognized rule of law.

AAATarget governance rating
03

World-Class Connectivity

8+ submarine cables, 1.2M TEU port, 4,800 ha free trade zone — the largest in Africa.

8+Submarine cables
04

Regulatory Framework

Evolving free zone legislation, zero capital controls, USD peg since 1949.

0Capital controls
05

Market Opportunity

350M+ unbanked adults. Mobile penetration 3× higher than traditional banking access.

350M+Unbanked adults reachable
06

National Vision 2035

Strategy nationale faisant du secteur financier un pilier prioritaire. GSB en est l'instrument principal.

2035Aligned national horizon
Business Model

Three
Pillars

A three-pillar approach creating unique synergies across digital banking, international services and sovereign finance — a model unmatched in Africa.

Retail &
Digital Banking

Financial inclusion and digital innovation for African individuals and SMEs via revolutionary mobile-first solutions.

  • Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) — Open API for fintechs
  • Multi-currency platform USD, EUR, GBP, AED, CNY
  • Digital-First — mobile, USSD, agent networks
  • GSB AI Credit — alternative data scoring
  • GSB Learn — gamified financial education
  • Diaspora Services — optimized remittance corridors
  • GSB Community Finance — digitizing tontines
5.1M+Target clients (Y5)
50+Digital products
15+Currencies supported
99.9%Platform uptime

Offshore &
International

Global connectivity for corporations, HNWIs and institutions seeking access to African markets.

  • Private Banking — wealth management for HNWIs
  • Trade Finance — letters of credit, guarantees
  • Diaspora Services — binational investments
  • SWIFT Network — connectivity to 50+ countries
  • GSB Cross-Border Protocol — instant settlement -80%
  • Open API Platform — white-label integration
  • GSB Digital ID — biometric blockchain KYC
2,000+International accounts
24/7Service availability
50+Countries connected
-80%Remittance cost reduction

Investment &
Sovereign Finance

Strategic advisory and capital markets access for African governments and major infrastructure projects.

  • Sovereign Advisory — debt management & capital markets
  • Project Finance — major infrastructure projects
  • Green Finance — green bonds, climate finance
  • PPP Structuring — public-private partnerships
  • Capital Markets — sovereign bond issuances
  • IFI Partnerships — blended finance, World Bank
  • GSB Capital Markets — regional market access
10+Sovereign mandates
15+Infrastructure projects
$1B+AUM Vision 2030
Top 3African hub
Breakthrough Technologies

Innovative
Solutions

Cutting-edge technologies specifically designed for African realities — from digital identity to offline payments.

GSB Digital ID

Secure digital identity enabling simplified KYC for unbanked populations. Biometric authentication and blockchain.

BiometricKYCBlockchain

GSB Offline Payments

Payment solution without internet connectivity — essential for rural Africa. Secure deferred synchronization.

OfflineRural AccessUSSD

GSB Cross-Border Protocol

Instant multi-currency settlement across 15+ African countries. Reduces transfer costs by 80% vs. traditional methods.

Instant-80% FeesMulti-FX

GSB Community Finance

Digitizing African tontines. Transparency and security while preserving community cultural practices.

TontinesGroup CreditSocial
100+
Innovation Patents

Proprietary technologies filed — positioning Djibouti as the financial technology capital of East Africa. An irreplicable competitive advantage.

Transformative Impact

Changing
Africa

A historic economic and social impact for Djibouti and East Africa — creating jobs, attracting investment, and opening financial access to millions of excluded people.

2–3%Contribution to Djibouti GDP
5,000+Direct jobs created
$50M+Tax revenues generated
$500M+Foreign investments attracted
5M+
People banked
50K+
SMEs financed
1M+
Women empowered
500K+
Youth educated
Roadmap

Milestones
2025–2030

From banking incorporation to pan-African financial hub status — a rigorously planned five-year trajectory.

Y1
Incorporation · 2025

Incorporation & Banking License

Finalization of incorporation, obtaining Djibouti banking license, technology deployment, operations launch, first 50,000 clients.

Y2
Expansion · 2026

Ethiopia Corridor & Offshore

Opening of Ethiopia corridor, launch of international offshore bank, 500,000 active clients, first sovereign mandates, 5 countries.

Y5
Maturity · 2030

Top 3 African Hub

5M+ clients, operational profitability, 15+ African countries, $1B+ AUM, Top 3 financial hub on the African continent.

Governance & Leadership

An Exceptional
Leadership Team

150+ years of combined experience in international banking, sovereign finance, technology and African markets. Leadership equal to a historic ambition.

TC
Chairman of the Board
Thierry Cabou

10+ years in international banking, former regional CEO. Expert in M&A, strategic development and transformational leadership of international scope.

StrategyM&ALeadership
CRO
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Risk Officer

20+ years in risk management, former Big 4 partner. Expert in Basel III, AML/CFT and international regulatory compliance.

RiskComplianceBasel III
CTO
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officer

15+ years in fintech, former CTO of a unicorn startup. Architect of next-generation digital banking systems, AI/ML, cybersecurity.

DigitalAI/MLCybersec
CFO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

18+ years in investment banking, former MD at a global Tier 1 institution. Expert in capital markets and institutional treasury.

Capital MarketsTreasury
IB
Head of Investment Banking
Head of Investment Banking

22+ years in African sovereign finance, former IFI executive. Specialist in government advisory and African capital markets.

SovereignProject Finance
Advisory Board
Central Bank
Ex-Membre Conseil Central Bank Africaine
Pan-African Finance
Pan-African Financial Institution Executive
Tech Innovation
Leader Tech Innovationnologique Régionale
150+Combined years of experience
100%Regulatory compliance
7Independent board members
24/7Risk monitoring
Decade-Long Ambition

Vision
2030

By 2030, Global South Bank will be the reference pan-African financial hub — serving 10M+ clients, managing $1B+ in assets across 15+ countries.

$1B+
Assets under management
10M+
Regional clients
15+
Countries served
Top 3
African hub
Y1

Incorporation & License

Incorporation finalized, Djibouti banking license, first 50,000 clients, teams in place.

Y2

Regional Expansion

Ethiopia corridor, international offshore bank, 500,000 clients, sovereign mandates.

Y3

Consolidation

8+ countries, 2M+ clients, first profit lines, new products launched.

Y5

Regional Hub

5M+ clients, 15+ countries, $1B+ AUM, full profitability, Top 3 African hub.

Join the Journey

Invest in
Tomorrow's Africa

Global South Bank is under incorporation and opening its doors to strategic investors and visionary institutional partners.

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