{"id":80333,"date":"2026-04-15T15:21:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/?p=80333"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:42:30","slug":"banco-yetu-sets-the-angolan-standard-for-digital-trade-finance-with-surecomps-rivo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/2026\/04\/15\/banco-yetu-sets-the-angolan-standard-for-digital-trade-finance-with-surecomps-rivo\/","title":{"rendered":"Banco Yetu sets the Angolan standard for digital trade finance with Surecomp\u2019s RIVO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As African markets accelerate Digital Transformation, financial institutions are increasingly turning to automation and AI to modernise trade finance and support cross-border growth. Hibraym Salvaterra Pinto, Coordinating Director, Banco Yetu, outlines how the adoption of RIVO is driving efficiency, strengthening compliance and positioning the bank at the forefront of trade finance innovation in Angola.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surecomp has announced that Banco Yetu in Angola has selected its corporate engagement platform RIVO to support projected trade growth – optimising operational performance and positioning the bank as a trailblazer in this burgeoning African market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bank – which is known for its agility, tech adoption and commitment to nurturing young talent – has chosen RIVO to enhance workflow automation, strengthen risk and compliance controls and improve customer experience through faster processing and increased transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An oil-rich country poised to experience significant trade growth thanks to its strengthening cross-border relations, Angola is fast becoming one of the most progressive markets in Africa. Underpinned by Amazon Web Services (AWS), RIVO is perfectly designed to help mid-sized financial institutions in these markets access trade finance optimisation to support this growth. Through affordable AI-powered workflows, integration-ready architecture and automation, Banco Yetu will improve turnaround times, reduce manual effort and gain robust data insights. Fast to implement, the bank is expected to go live in just two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBanco Yetu\u2019s vision is to be the leading platform in Angola for financial solutions. Trade finance is one of the fundamental pillars of this journey, driving the sustainable growth of the economy and cross-border trade across the African continent. Therefore, in alignment with its strategic plan, Banco Yetu will continue to digitalise its Trade Finance business,\u201d said Hibraym Salvaterra Pinto, Coordinating Director, Banco Yetu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe selection of RIVO represents a milestone in our transformation agenda, positioning us as a catalyst for the modernisation of trade finance in Angola. Through this commitment, we send a clear message to our clients and ecosystem partners that the modernisation of trade finance is essential to drive agility, robustness, security, scalability and long-term sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an exciting time for African trade, and we\u2019re seeing exponential growth in adoption of our solutions across the continent,\u201d said Tal Weiser, Chief Revenue Officer, Surecomp. \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be opening the Angolan market with Banco Yetu and look forward to supporting them and hopefully other banks in this market on their digital trade finance journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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We asked Hibraym Salvaterra Pinto, Coordinating Director, Banco Yetu, further questions to find out more about the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the adoption of RIVO support Banco Yetu\u2019s ambition to become a leading financial platform in Angola?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIVO is enabling a faster, more streamlined, scalable and more client-centric trade finance service. Its adoption is reinforcing our position as an innovative trade finance leader in Angola and aligns with the evolving needs of our customers. It will help promote growth, not just for us but for the country as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What impact do you expect AI-powered workflows and automation to have on trade finance operations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI has the potential to transform trade finance operations by significantly reducing manual intervention and improving overall efficiency. By automating data input, it will accelerate processing times and improve accuracy, enabling us to handle greater volumes while maintaining high service standards. Essentially it is promoting agility, response times and a better customer service while freeing up resources to focus on higher value, more strategic tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will this platform improve risk management and compliance in cross-border trade activities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a risk and compliance perspective, RIVO enables greater security, data accuracy, transparency and control across the entire trade finance lifecycle. With embedded MLETR-compliant digital document exchange, fraud detection, vessel tracking, ESG scoring and compliance reporting for example, we will be better equipped to manage cross-border complexities and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What benefits will customers see in terms of transparency and turnaround times?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our customers, the impact will be notable. We estimate around a 30% improvement in turnaround times as automation accelerates the processing of trade transactions. With real-time visibility into transaction status creating a more transparent and predictable customer experience, hopefully this will build trust and long-term customer retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How important is cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, in enabling scalability and agility for your trade finance strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud infrastructure is a fundamental enabler of our Digital Transformation strategy. It allows us to scale efficiently, automatically benefit from new platform capabilities, remain agile in a dynamic environment, while ensuring the resilience and security our clients expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What role do you see Banco Yetu playing in driving the modernisation of trade finance across Angola and the wider region?<\/strong>

As one of the first banks to embrace digital solutions, we see Banco Yetu as a catalyst for trade finance modernisation in Angola. With the help of RIVO, we aim to not only enhance our own operations but also set a benchmark for how other banks can evolve to support a more efficient and connected trade ecosystem across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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