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figures. Admittedly, we come off a relatively low base in a market traditionally dominated by
major banking players, but our niche offering has been strongly supported.”
He attributes higher volumes to the Bidvest Bank model.
“We have a highly entrepreneurial culture,” he says. “We deal with like-minded clients in the
commercial property field. They generally have a strong entrepreneurial mind-set and we’re
sensitive to the pressures they face.
“They want highly competitive rates. They want a deal structure that suits their particular
circumstances and they don’t want to waste time. With Bidvest Bank, our corporate
customers deal with only one point of contact. They are not shunted around. We take
ownership of the transaction and deliver personal service.
“In a market dominated by big players who deal in big numbers, individual treatment like
this is the exception rather than the rule. However, as specialists with a niche offering we
can commit to personal involvement like this. Entrepreneurs in the commercial property
space appreciate personal service. That’s why we’ve grown … and plan to grow some more.”
Bidvest Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Bidvest Group and in recent years has
broadened the spread of activities from an initial base in foreign exchange to include deposit
accounts, loans and advances, leasing and vehicle finance.
Call 0860 11 11 77,
email [email protected] or visit www.bidvestbank.co.za
www.reimag.co.za
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