‘ ACC a tool for UPND against enemies’ Access Bank pledges more support towards SMES
ACCESS Bank has pledged
to continue offering sustainable financing solutions while working with key stakeholders to enhance capacity building and promotion of sustainable business practices.
The bank’s Managing Director, Mr Lishala Situmbeko, said this was meant to support the success of Small and Medium Enterprises ( SMES) in the country.
At a recent SME Capacity Building Training Programme in Livingstone, Mr Situmbeko underscored the bank’s cash flow- based lending options that are set to revolutionise SME financing by enabling businesses to access funds purely on account inflows, ensuring access to finance.
He stressed the bank’s dedication to SMES through a proposition, specifically curated for the niche segment.
He said this in a speech read for him by Head of Business Banking, Ivwananji Kasanda.
“Navigating the challenges of running a business requires more than just banking, therefore Access Bank goes beyond providing financial services by partnering with stakeholders to build capacity for SMES. Sustainable businesses result from long- term investments in capacity building.
“Access Bank’s growth story mirrors the immense potential within SMES. Starting as a small financial institution, we have grown to become one of the top five banks in the region, driven by strategic partnerships and meaningful collaborations.
With the right support, partnerships, and vision, your businesses have the potential to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact,” Mr Situmbeko said.
Mr Situmbeko urged SMES to leverage the bank’s offerings, designed to empower SMES and also commended their resilience, ingenuity, and ambitions, qualities that fuel not only their businesses but also inclusive the broader economy.
“Let us all harness the power of effective partnerships to foster innovation, build resilience, and ensure the continuous success of local SMES and cooperatives,” he said.