DUSHANBE, December 9, 2014, Asia-Plus – Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) AccessBank Tajikistan has opened its branch in Istaravshan, Sughd province.

Press release issued by CJSC AccessBank Tajikistan notes that an opening ceremony took place on December 9.

In her welcoming speech in honor of the inauguration of the branch, Chairperson of the Board of JSC AccessBank Tajikistan, Katharina Sсhaсhtner, noted the importance of the event to the public: "Our main task - to provide public access to profitable, transparent, user-friendly products and services to customers had the opportunity to improve the quality of their business, improve their life and achieve success and prosperity.  Particular attention will be given to the agro - lending, which is the main direction of our branch. In such a way we actively support local farmers by providing them with new opportunities for significant development of its agro - business.” 

In the new branch of AccessBank Tajikistan clients (individuals and legal entities) can quickly open the savings and deposit accounts with favorable interest rates, choose the most convenient loan at attractive conditions for the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of cash settlement services, as well as from a fast money transfer on all major money transfer systems.

The branch opening was reportedly made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Tajikistan, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), local authorities, as well as the effective and high quality professional team AccessBank Tajikistan.

This branch is the eighth of a series of branches of AccessBank Tajikistan.  

AccessBank Tajikistan is one of the leading providers of microfinance services in the country.  With a growing branch network and experienced staff, the bank now serves more than 10,000 customers. Founded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), German Development Bank (KfW) and AccessHolding in 2009, AccessBank Tajikistan began officially operating in April 2010.  The main activity of the bank is lending to micro, small and medium-sized businesses.