Our History

Caixa Económica was created on May 18, 1928 under the name of "Caixa Económica Postal", integrated in the then "Correios e Telegráficos" services under the Ministry of Telecommunications.

On December 30, 1985, it was transformed into an autonomous financial institution, with the designation of "Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde", under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance.

From 1993 to 2000, Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde, had a substantial and visible growth, and quantitative and qualitative development, especially at the national level.

This development, reflected in deposits growth, credits granted, equity, etc., amongst other actions, widened the range of products and services, the Branch network introduced new ways of dealing with its clients and introduced modern and innovative IT solutions.

In 2012, Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde became the 1st Bank in Cabo Verde with international certification of Information Security Management System and Quality Management System in accordance with the international standards ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015, respectively.

To provide quality financial global services, contributing to the sustainable economic development of the country and promoting financial inclusion.

To be recognized as the Bank of reference in the Cabo Verdean financial system, sustained by technological and commercial innovations, prudent and judicious risk management and the Bank that identifies the most with Cabo Verde.

  • Integrity;
  • Rigor;
  • Diligence;
  • Competence;
  • Transparency;
  • Responsibility;

Corporate Bodies

General Assembly
Board
Chair
Raquel Helena
Lopes Spencer Medina

Vice-Chair
Zilmar Darilson
Silva Lopes

First Secretary
Dulce Sofia
Dupret Fonseca
Board of
Directors
Chair
Jailson da Conceição
Teixeira de Oliveira

Vice President
Orlanda Maria
Duarte Santos Ferreira

Member
Antão Miguel de
Morais Lima Chantre

Member
Célia Maria Barreto
dos Santos

Member
António Carlos
Moreira Semedo

Member
Yara Helena Semedo
Craveiro Miranda Semedo

Member
Domingos 
Veiga Mendes
Audit
Committee
Chair
Bruno Miguel
Delgado Gomes Lopes

Member
João Augusto
BarrosPina

Member
Sandra Marisa
Semedo Monteiro

Alternate
António Pedro
Gomes Silva
Executive
Committee
Chair
António Carlos
Moreira Semedo

Member
Antão Miguel de
Morais Lima Chantre

Member
Célia Maria Barreto
dos Santos

Shareholder Structure

Organogram

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ISO Certification

Bureu Veritas Certificate logo

ISO 27001 is an international standard that establishes requirements for an Information Security Management System, allowing organizations to assess their risks and implement the necessary procedures to preserve confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. Its main objective is to prevent information used by unwanted third parties or irretrievably lost. Source : www.bureauveritas.pt

Bureu Veritas Certificate logo

ISO 9001 is an international quality management benchmark, applicable to all organizations, regardless of size or sector of activity. The quality management systems defined in this standard are based on 7 principles (fundamental for the improvement of your business). These are: Focus on the client; - Leadership; - Commitment from people; - Process approach; - Improvement; - Decision making based on evidence; - Relationship management. Source: www.bureauveritas.pt