BBASL HONORED AS "EMERGING PARTNER BANK" AT INAUGURAL FINTECH FORUM

Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone Limited (Bloom Bank) was awarded the "Emerging Partner Bank" at the inaugural Interswitch Fintech Forum 2023. This remarkable event, hosted by Interswitch on November 2, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Freetown, Sierra Leone, revolved around the theme "Unlocking the Future of Digital Payments in Sierra Leone."

Commenting on the event, Mr. Ndubuisi Ejiofor, MD/CEO of Bloom Bank, emphasized the institution's unwavering commitment to financial inclusion, stating, "The financial technology sector plays a pivotal role in nurturing innovation and businesses in Sierra Leone. I am delighted that this inaugural forum has been convened to address this. At Bloom Bank, we remain dedicated to supporting businesses and startups seeking to operate in the FinTech space." He further reiterated Bloom Bank's ambitious expansion plan, aiming to become one of the largest distributors of finance in Sierra Leone. Leveraging existing digital and physical channels, Bloom Bank intends to deliver banking services to every corner of Sierra Leone without the necessity of building brick-and-mortar branches.

The event featured Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, as the keynote speaker, highlighting the crucial role of digital payments and financial inclusion in Sierra Leone's economic growth and development. Distinguished leaders from across the financial sector in Sierra Leone also graced the occasion.