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AML/ CFT training: Fortifying Financial Integrity
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AML/ CFT training: Fortifying Financial Integrity

Strengthening Financial Integrity: Recap of the Somaliland Banking Association's AML/CFT Training Fortifying Compliance and Collaboration in the Fight Against Financial Crime In its ongoing commitment to bolster...

SLBA joins forces with New Generation University in Hargeisa
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SLBA joins forces with New Generation University in Hargeisa

Hargeisa, Somaliland November 7th 2023: We're thrilled to announce the recent collaboration between the Somaliland Banking Association and New Generation University  (NGU) in Hargeisa. This partnership emphasizes our...

SLBA signs MOU with Beder  International  University
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SLBA signs MOU with Beder International University

 Hargeisa, Somaliland, October 23rd 2023:  In a groundbreaking collaboration that heralds a new era of educational empowerment, the Somaliland Banking Association and New Generation International  University have...

Islamic Banking & Finance Resources
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Islamic Banking & Finance Resources

Those are current book resources on Islamic Banking & Finance you can download them below: Handbook of Islamic Banking (Elgar Original Reference) (M. Kabir Hassan, Mervyn K. Lewis) (z-lib.org) Islamic Banking and...

Official Public Holidays for Banks (2022)
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Official Public Holidays for Banks (2022)

SLBA took the lead of having common standards between all member banks by having similar public holidays this year, The board have agreed to a unanimous decision to have 7 days public holidays where the banks are...

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021

This report was prepared by the Somaliland Banking Association (SLBA) which includes; briefing about the association, activities done by SLBA for 2021 and financial statements of the association. Annual Report 2021

SLBA encourages Financial Journalism
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SLBA encourages Financial Journalism

Somaliland Banking Association (SLBA) has been focusing on education and development for the banks and now its focusing on advocating and supporting journalists when it comes to financial news covering which gives...

Opening ceremony for Amal Bank & Amal Mall in Laascaanood.
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Opening ceremony for Amal Bank & Amal Mall in Laascaanood.

The opening ceremony for the Mall was on the 27th November, 2021. First big mall in the city of Laascaanood was now built by Amal Bank. This occasion was attended by the Somaliland Banking Association, Central Bank of...

Somaliland Banking Association Focus for 2022
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Somaliland Banking Association Focus for 2022

The association’s main aim are those 5 pillars:- The Association & Banks: The association aims to create a harmonious collaboration with each of the banks in order to be able to develop the banking sector in...

SLBA Launching
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SLBA Launching

The Somaliland Banking Association will be launched on the 3rd  of November 2021. Venue- Baraar Hotel

Establishing Somaliland Banking Association
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Establishing Somaliland Banking Association

We are geared towards promoting and strengthening the commercial banking industry in Somaliland. The Somaliland Banking Association was established and acts as a forum for the banking sector, with 4 current members....

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