‘ila Bank’ takes first step towards global expansion

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bank ABC announced the regional rollout of its digital, mobile-only bank, ila, to major MENA markets, starting with Jordan.

The launch in Jordan, coincided with the inauguration of the Bank’s new state-of-theart headquarters in Amman.

The event was attended by the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas former Governor of CBJ, Dr Ziad Fariz; the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, Rasheed Al Maraj, Bank ABC’s Group Chairman, Saddek El Kaber, members of the ABC Group Board and the Group’s Acting Chief Executive officer, Sael Al Waary. Saddek El Kaber remarked, “Aligned with the CBJ’s vision, ila will not only offer a lifestyle-driven seamless banking experience, but also promote financial inclusion and literacy in the country.”

Powered by Bank ABC, ila Bank brings a wide range of smart banking products and services to customers 24X7, with simply a swipe on their mobile screens.

“We are proud of this intuitive banking model that is focused on continually addressing customers’ pain-points, passions and financial aspirations, while enabling their everyday lifestyle experiences,” remarked Sael Al Waary, Bank ABC Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Bank ABC Jordan.