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Beirut. Banque Libano-Française (BLF) received the “Most Inclusive Program” award for its financial solution within the refugees aid program, at the second edition of the Mastercard MENA Leadership Forum, which took place in Paris, from 4 – 7 March, 2018.
Held under the theme “Partnering for Success, Future-Proofing Growth,” the Forum gathered executives from leading MENA banks to discuss the latest developments in the payments industry.
Mrs. Myrna Wehbe, Director of Cards Services at Banque Libano-Française received the prize and thanked the organizers stating: “In line with our involvement in CSR initiatives within the marketplace, this program allowed us to achieve the financial inclusion of more than a million individuals using a digital and secure way, and to increase the banking literacy in rural and peripheral areas of Lebanon”.
Back in 2014, BLF and Mastercard had created a pioneering electronic solution to drive financial inclusion and help hundreds of thousands of refugees to fight hunger. This partnership helped boost the local economy and made a social impact on the community while fostering sustainable development. This innovation has received several international awards.
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About Banque Libano-Française
Banque Libano-Française (BLF), established in 1967, is one of the leading banks in Lebanon. While it has historically been a commercial bank, the Bank has diversified its activities and currently provides banking services in five principal areas: commercial banking, retail banking, investment banking, private banking and correspondent banking.
BLF operates in Lebanon through a network of 58 branches and 173 ATMs. Abroad, BLF Group is present in France and Cyprus (Banque SBA), in Switzerland (LF Finance Suisse), in the United Arab Emirates (a representative office in Abu Dhabi), in Nigeria (a representative office in Lagos), and in Iraq (a branch in Baghdad).
About Mastercard:
Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. Our global payments processing network connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Mastercard products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MastercardNews, join the discussion on the Beyond the Transaction Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the Engagement Bureau.
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Contact Persons
Carla Jreidini, Head of PR Department
(Phone: +961 1 791332 ext : 1012, e-mail: carla.jreidini@eblf.com)
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