The licensed global digital bank powering Sterling Mercantile Neo's Banking-as-a-Service platform.
A Pioneer in Borderless Banking
EQIBank is a fully licensed, regulated global digital bank founded in 2015 in the Commonwealth of Dominica. It holds a full international banking licence and operates under strict regulatory oversight, providing institutional-grade financial services to clients across 180+ countries.
EQIBank was created to address the gap between traditional offshore banking and the needs of modern digital-first businesses and high-net-worth individuals. By combining robust compliance frameworks with cutting-edge technology, EQIBank has become a pioneer in borderless banking infrastructure.
The bank offers a comprehensive suite of services including multi-currency accounts (100+ currencies), cross-border payments, digital asset custody and trading, lending, escrow, trade finance, and white-label Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). Its API-first architecture enables seamless integration for fintech companies and enterprises looking to embed banking into their own platforms.
History & Milestones
EQIBank founded in the Commonwealth of Dominica by Jason Blick. Obtains full international banking licence.
Platform development begins. Onboarding of first institutional clients and HNW individuals.
Launch of multi-currency account services. Correspondent banking relationships established with DBS, Wells Fargo, Citi, and BNY Mellon.
Introduction of digital asset custody services. Expansion into crypto-backed lending.
Launch of trade finance and escrow services. Client base expands to 100+ countries. Partnership with UBA for African flows.
Introduction of the Global Secured Credit Card (Visa). Launch of BaaS white-label platform.
Transaction volume surpasses $500M. Expansion of API-first infrastructure for fintech integrations.
Named among top global digital banking innovators. Crypto-to-cash conversion achieves ~7-minute processing.
Strategic partnership with Sterling Mercantile Group. Launch of enhanced Banking-in-a-Box for Asia-Pacific.
Transaction volume reaches $1.6B. Liquidity pool at $1.1B. Revenue $25–35M. Audited by BDO.
Targeting $2.5B transaction volume, $55M+ revenue. Expansion of EQIPAY for CNY/RMB clearing.
Projected $3.2B+ transaction volume, $80M+ revenue, $2B liquidity pool.
Awards & Honors
Celebrated globally for innovation, compliance, and excellence.
Best Digital Bank
Recognised for innovation in offshore digital banking.
Banking Innovation Award
Pioneering BaaS and crypto custody integration.
Best Offshore Bank
Excellence in multi-currency banking and compliance.
Fintech Disruptor
Leading digital transformation in Caribbean banking.
Top 50 Fintech Company
Recognised among top global fintech innovators.
Excellence in AML/KYC
Best-in-class anti-money laundering frameworks.
EQIBank Head Office
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica — EQIBank is registered and operates as a Dominica-licensed offshore bank.
Regional locations: Singapore · Dubai · Hong Kong · China
Client Sectors & Portfolio
EQIBank serves a diverse global client base including fintechs, corporate treasuries, commodity traders, law firms, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, NGOs, and government entities.
Financial Overview & Turnover
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction Volume | $1.6B | $2.5B | $3.2B+ |
| Liquidity Pool | $1.1B | $1.5B | $2B |
| Revenue | $25–35M | $55M+ | $80M+ |
| Avg Deposit / Client | $30K | $40K | $50K |
| Countries Served | 180+ | 180+ | 180+ |
| Currencies Supported | 100+ | 100+ | 100+ |
| Crypto Assets Custodied | BTC, ETH, USDT +7 | Top 20 | Top 50 |
| Audit Firm | BDO | BDO | BDO |
Global Leadership, Local Expertise
Jason Blick
Founder & CEO, EQIBankFounded EQIBank in 2015. UK-qualified solicitor with 25+ years in law and banking, and the architect of the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure that powers Sterling Mercantile Neo. Jason combines regulatory expertise with fintech product strategy to deliver secure, scalable custody, settlement, and BaaS solutions across global markets.
Marco Pearman-Parish
CEO, Sterling Mercantile Neo & Representative of EQIBank Hong KongWith 35+ years of experience across banking, finance, and law in Asia, Founder of Corporation Chin (CCIG) and Co-Founder & of Yingke Matrix, Yingke Law Firm — one of the world's largest legal networks. His leadership bridges British merchant banking heritage with fintech innovation.
Adam Palin
COO, Sterling Mercantile NeoCapital markets and structured finance specialist overseeing treasury, investor relations, and global expansion. Previously managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios and led cross-border funding programs. Adam drives operational excellence and risk management to scale Sterling's institutional services and BaaS deployments.
Ernest Borge
Head of BankingSenior banking executive with 25 years' experience across China, Europe, and LATAM. Leads operations, payments, and AML automation, implementing scalable compliance systems and streamlined onboarding. Ernest ensures secure day-to-day banking operations and operational resilience for clients worldwide.
Lending & Borrowing
Through Sterling Mercantile Neo's partnership with EQIBank, your branded bank can offer lending and borrowing solutions without building infrastructure, securing licences, or managing compliance.
Listed Securities Finance
Cryptocurrency Finance
Working Capital Finance
Yacht & Aircraft Finance
Supply Chain Finance
Bespoke Lending
Why This Matters
- Become a full-service financial institution
- Avoid building lending infrastructure from scratch
- Serve clients in 180+ countries and 100+ currencies
- Full AML/KYC handled by EQIBank
Get Started
Lending integrates seamlessly into your Sterling Mercantile Neo BaaS platform.
Contact Us to Activate
When Tether—the world's most famous stablecoin—evaluated numerous global institutions, they chose EQIBank to bank with. They recognized our impeccable trust and good management. If the world's leading stablecoin trusts our infrastructure, you can too.
Mint Your Own Coin
You can mint your own coin — launch a bank-grade stablecoin or token backed by institutional custody and compliance.
How it works: design token economics; complete KYC/AML onboarding; custody fiat reserves with Tier-1 correspondent banks; issue on your chosen blockchain and settle via our BaaS rails.
Use cases: payments & remittances; loyalty and rewards; corporate treasury settlement; asset tokenization.
Ready to launch: contact our token team to map design, custody, and regulatory steps and go live with confidence.
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