New microfinance services at GSB to assist rural poor
- Published: 4 Oct 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Business
The Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to lead Southeast Asian microfinance by turning border branches into full-service banks to serve increased trade after the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is formed.
Previously, the bank had been planning to expand its microfinance service coverage nationwide, but now that it has seen microfinance as its strength, the leading position has become its goal.
Tachapol Kanjanakul, a first senior executive vice-president, said it has been conducting a feasibility study on microfinance expansion and appropriate products.
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