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The Bank has low risk and strong ability to meet its ongoing obligations. \u00a0The ratings further reflect good credit quality, strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance and sustainability, DataPro noted in its report.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing, the report said, \u201cThe bank maintains a sound capital base, with capital adequacy ratio of 29% as at December 31, 2021, which is well above the regulatory benchmark of 10% for the industry, indicating the bank\u2019s capacity for risk asset growth and overall balance sheet expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to DataPro, NOVA Bank\u2019s funding capacity and liquidity are considered stable and adequate, with a liquidity ratio of 33.7% as at December 2021, adding, \u201cthe Bank continued the steady growth of its deposit liabilities during the year under review. \u00a0Deposit Liabilities rose by 30%\u201d. This reinforces the bank\u2019s deposit mobilisation capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ratings are consistent with similar ratings received by the Bank recently from one of the leading rating agencies; Global Credit Rating (GCR).<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the ratings, the Managing Director\/CEO, Nova Merchant Bank Limited, Mr.\u00a0Nath Ude, said, \u201cDataPro\u2019s affirmations of NOVA\u2019s Long-Term and Short-Term ratings and stable outlook, are confirmation of the bank\u2019s sound governance, strong risk management and good asset quality. Notably, the ratings highlight the strong productive capacity of the Bank driven by sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>With continuous investment in human capital and technology, and more importantly innovative partnerships with credible clients, NOVA is poised to positively influence the banking industry, with the vision to unlock opportunities for our clients across the key growth sectors of the Nigerian economy,\u201d Ude said.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman of the Bank, Mr Phillips Oduoza, who expressed his excitement over the consistency of the rating on the Bank said &#8220;that the ratings demonstrate sound and good governance structures put in place to ensure long term sustainability of the Bank\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>NOVA Bank offers an integrated suite of financial solutions covering Financial Intermediation, Wholesale Banking, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Trade Services, Transaction Banking, Cash Management and Digital Banking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DATAPRO\u00ae Affirms Nova Merchant Bank Limited\u2019s Long-Term and Short-Term Issuer Ratings of \u201cA+\u201d and \u201cA1\u201d &#8211; Stable Outlook DataPro, the Technology-Driven Credit Rating Agency has affirmed NOVA Bank Limited\u2019s Long-Term rating of A+ and short-Term ratings of A1 with Stable Outlook. The rating agency explained that the bank was rated as a result of its good financial strength, operating performance and business profile when compared to the standard established by the agency, adding, \u201cthe bank, in our opinion, has a very strong ability to meet its ongoing obligations.\u201d \u201cThe Rating of the Bank is supported by its strong capitalization, good liquidity and very good asset quality\u201d. The Bank has low risk and strong ability to meet its ongoing obligations. \u00a0The ratings further reflect good credit quality, strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance and sustainability, DataPro noted in its report. Continuing, the report said, \u201cThe bank maintains a sound capital base, with capital adequacy ratio of 29% as at December 31, 2021, which is well above the regulatory benchmark of 10% for the industry, indicating the bank\u2019s capacity for risk asset growth and overall balance sheet expansion.\u201d According to DataPro, NOVA Bank\u2019s funding capacity and liquidity are considered stable and adequate, with a liquidity ratio of 33.7% as at December 2021, adding, \u201cthe Bank continued the steady growth of its deposit liabilities during the year under review. \u00a0Deposit Liabilities rose by 30%\u201d. This reinforces the bank\u2019s deposit mobilisation capacity.\u201d The ratings are consistent with similar ratings received by the Bank recently from one of the leading rating agencies; Global Credit Rating (GCR). Reacting to the ratings, the Managing Director\/CEO, Nova Merchant Bank Limited, Mr.\u00a0Nath Ude, said, \u201cDataPro\u2019s affirmations of NOVA\u2019s Long-Term and Short-Term ratings and stable outlook, are confirmation of the bank\u2019s sound governance, strong risk management and good asset quality. Notably, the ratings highlight the strong productive capacity of the Bank driven by sustainable growth. With continuous investment in human capital and technology, and more importantly innovative partnerships with credible clients, NOVA is poised to positively influence the banking industry, with the vision to unlock opportunities for our clients across the key growth sectors of the Nigerian economy,\u201d Ude said. The Chairman of the Bank, Mr Phillips Oduoza, who expressed his excitement over the consistency of the rating on the Bank said &#8220;that the ratings demonstrate sound and good governance structures put in place to ensure long term sustainability of the Bank\u201d. 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