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Maldives to Operationalise Development Bank in July

The Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) will begin operations in July, according to Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed. The bank was established by the President on 16 May to fund development and infrastructure projects and attract foreign currency deposits.

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    The Development Bank of Maldives was established by the President. 16 May only Maldives Republic DBM was established, in line with administration policies, by the President on 16 May with the purpose of investing in sustainable economic and social development, raising funds for infrastructure development, addressing challenges in financing PSIP projects, and attracting foreign currency deposits within the domestic banking system.

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  • We are working with the MMA [Maldives Monetary Authority] to get the development bank license. Hopefully we will get the development bank license this week or next. Once we get it, we are targeting to launch the development bank in July

    Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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