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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BRIS), the new name of the joint venture of three state sharia banks, confirmed that it will continue to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as it has done until now.
The percentage of distribution to MSMEs of the three Islamic banks to be merged is projected to reach 23% in December 2021 of total financing. The three merged banks, namely PT Bank BRISyariah Tbk (BRIS), became the beneficiary entities, and two more, PT Bank Syariah Mandiri and PT Bank BNI Syariah.
The director of BRISyariah Ngatari said that the Merger Plan that has been published clearly expresses the commitment to support the Merger Result Bank (BHP) to MSMEs.
“The Merged Banks will continue to provide support to MSMEs, including through the Popular Business Credit (KUR), and through Islamic financial products and services that are in accordance with the needs of MSMEs, both directly and in synergy with Himbara banks. and the Government of Indonesia, “he said. Ngatari, who is also a member of BUMN Sharia Banks’ Office of Project Management for Integration and Value Enhancement, in a press release on Thursday (12/17/2020).
The seriousness and commitment of Bank Syariah Indonesia is reflected in the management structure with a special Board of Directors in charge of retail banking and MSMEs among the 10 members of the Board of Directors that will strengthen the largest Islamic bank in the country.
Bank Syariah Indonesia has formulated a special strategy to support Indonesian MSMEs focusing on healthy growth in the SME and mitkro sectors by using digital technology to fulfill the Indonesian government’s mandate in advancing Indonesian MSMEs.
The projection of the percentage of distribution of financing to MSMEs of the three Islamic banks that will join forces until the end of December of next year is 23%.
Furthermore, the Merged Bank is ready to collaborate with all stakeholders including Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), as well as other social organizations to promote MSMEs actors in the country.
“Support for MSMEs will not be weak, because they are the backbone of the national economy. Bank Syariah Indonesia will be part of the ecosystem and synergy of empowering enterprising MSMEs, from the empowerment phase to the distribution of Sharia KUR. To reach MSMEs in remote areas, we will collaborate with various parties and stakeholders throughout Indonesia to achieve the projection of funds channeled to MSMEs reaching Rp. 53.83 billion, “he said.
