BTN and WSBI Supports Saving Society Movement Gemar

financial inclusion by getting fond of saving the world community to build the country’s economy and welfare of the people.

The importance of saving movement for communities to develop the nation’s economy and improve the welfare of the community become an important issue world. Not only Indonesia that currently give serious attention to the success of financial inclusion program, but the savings banks of countries in the world have joined the World Savings Bank Institute (WSBI) take care in moving spirit of the community to save.

This behind the convening of the International Conference by WSBI with the theme Cultivating Saving to Promote Financial Inclusion which was held in Jakarta, Monday, October 31, 2016.

“this conference is important and strategic because it is in line with the national program driven by the government through the FSA program financial inclusion. Various programs for the success of this project has been done but the government still expects how this can be optimally performed so really reach all levels of society who are not touched the banking system, “said President Director of Bank BTN Maryono as well as chairman of WSBI’s Asia Pacific region.

This conference is a series of events “Come Saving” in order Day Saving the World or World Savings Day which is celebrated by the countries of the world every year on October 31, 2016, which was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo day same.

WSBI quite active in discussions about global issues that could affect the banking industry, the discussion related to financial inclusion and seeks to direct its members to policy related to environmental awareness and contribute to the improvement of the economy.

“By Therefore, we will ask that all members of WSBI in the Asia Pacific region to contribute actively in promoting inclusive finance program. In addition, we will invite banks in Indonesia and banks in the countries of the Asia Pacific region that are not incorporated in the membership of WSBI, to actively develop cooperation and collaboration with WSBI in order to realize financial access for all a better person, “he said.

Conference on the theme “Cultivating Saving to Promote financial Inclusion”, reminds us how important the role of joint, namely banks and other financial institutions to continue to contribute in saving movement, educate and continue to serve the community through the development of inclusive financial products. This will be the public welfare and support the growth of the national economy in each country as well as contribute to regional economic growth.

Indonesia is very concerned with issues brought stretegis related to financial inclusion WSBI. The government itself to support the acceleration of the implementation of this program on 7 September 2016 has issued Presidential Regulation No. 82 Year 2016 on the National Strategy for Inclusive Finance (SNKI). The government expects through the establishment of this rule then an acceleration of the implementation of the financial program inclusive in Indonesia evenly can reach and serve the people of Indonesia.

According Maryono to be able to bring financial products inclusive inexpensive, reliable and effective way to reach all levels of society in the region remotest parts of Indonesia (remote area), then there is no choice but to take advantage of information technology (digitization financial program inclusive).

“We can see now that the development of financial products inclusive in Indonesia has been utilizing advances in technology system information such as the internet and telecommunication devices ranging from EDC, mobile banking, and internet banking in order to make transactions fast, reliable and low cost that can be afforded by the whole society. “

WSBI is an association of international banks that was established in 1924 is headquartered in Brussels – Belgium. WSBI shade 107 members from 88 countries. WSBI has been established through the World Savings Day on October 31, 1924 and this year has entered into 92-year anniversary. The views and proposals of WSBI has been highly considered in the decision making G20 and the Basle committee.

WSBI on Bank BTN has provided support in the development of Savings Quiz 2010 which are intended to support the financial inclusion program. As of October 31, 2016 there have been 791 agents, 669 post offices and 122 individual agents. Currently it has recorded 3,000 agents in the process of hiring. Until the end of the planned total of approximately 8,000 agents. (PIT)

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