The bank  was incorporated on 25th May 1963 as the first commercial bank in Rwanda as Banque Commerciale du Rwanda (BCR). In December 2004, BCR was privatised and acquired by Actis a pan-emerging markets private equity firm and the Government of Rwanda after recapitalization of the Company’s equity, giving ACTIS 80% shareholding. On the 17^thJuly, 2012  an 80% equity buy out of Actis by a consortium comprising of I&M bank, a Kenyan based Bank, and two  European developmental financial institutions DEG and Proparco led to a re brand of the company to I&M Bank (Rwanda) Limited.

Vision

To become a company where the best people want to work. The first choice where customers want to do business, and where shareholders are happy with their investment.

Mission

To be partners of growth for all their stakeholders. They will achieve this through:

• Meeting their Customers' expectations.
• Motivating & developing every employee.
• Enhancing shareholder value.

Culture

Nurture a culture of fairness to their partners.

This is with regard to three key relationships:

• Employee-Employer.
• Customer-Bank.
• Shareholders.

Objectives

• FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS TO SAY WITH PRIDE: MY BANK
• THEIR STAFF TO SAY WITH A SENSE OF ATTACHMENT AND PRIDE: I WORK FOR I&M Bank Rwanda
• FOR THEIR SHAREHOLDERS TO SAY: I OWN I&M Bank Rwanda BANK SHARES