HLISB introduces financing for underserved micro-entrepreneurs

Jasani Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR: With social finance slated to play a greater role in advancing financial inclusion and enabling social development in the country, Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLISB) has rolled out a brand new social finance programme, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) Jumpstart – Micro Business as part of its value-based intermediation offerings.

This programme will provide funding to individuals who may not have the opportunities and means to secure full-time employment or to aspiring entrepreneurs who lack credit history and the opportunity for them to start their own small businesses.