Bank Islam Brunei announces they are committed to investing in local start-ups

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s Chief Marketing Officer Hajah Nurul Akmar Haji Mohd Jaafar. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 17 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), in recognising that start-ups are a key component in economic diversification, is invested in supporting the local start-up ecosystem through various efforts aimed at encouraging innovation and creativity.

BIBD is currently looking into developing a programme that would invite tertiary students and start-ups to submit fresh ideas and innovative fintech solutions, which is under the education/entrepreneurship pillars of the bank’s corporate social responsibility.