First Somali Bank Explained

First Somali Bank
Type:Private company
Foundation:2012
Location:Mogadishu, Somalia
Key People:Liban Abdi Egal
Industry:Banking, finance, money transfer
Products:Loans, debit cards

The First Somali Bank (FSB) is a bank headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Overview

FSB was established in May 2012 by Liban Abdi Egal.[1] It is the first commercial bank to open in southern Somalia since 1991.[2]

An Islamic financial institution, the bank offers personal banking, commercial banking, agency banking, mobile banking and internet banking. It also provides money transfer services to clients.[3]

In mid-2012, the First Somali Bank organized its first ever Technology, Entertainment, Design (TEDx) conference. The event was launched to showcase improvements in local business, development and security to potential Somali and international investors.[2]

Albert Falck was the first CEO of the bank from January 2012 to end of June 2012. He managed the product portfolio creation and launch of the bank.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Mulupi. Dinfin. Meet the Boss: Liban Abdi Egal, chairman, First Somali Bank. 30 January 2014. How We Made It In Africa. 20 June 2012.
  2. News: War-torn Somalia stages TEDx conference. 24 January 2014. Phys.org. 17 May 2012.
  3. Web site: First Somali Bank. First Somali Bank. 30 January 2014.