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  • Faysal Bank, Bank of Khyber partner to offer digital payment services

    Faysal Bank, Bank of Khyber partner to offer digital payment services

    Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and Bank of Khyber have partnered to launch a suite of digital financial services featuring virtual and debit card services along with added digital payment solutions.

    Faysal Bank through its Fintech Express Program is driven by creating partnerships with Banks and Fintech to further encourage State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) financial inclusion initiative in Pakistan.

    Faysal Banks Fintech Express Program is focused on identifying financial institutions and aiding their customers’ digital journey through innovative technologies. With this partnership, Bank of Khyber will leverage Faysal Bank’s Fintech Express Program to accelerate the customers’ digital journey and provide its customer accessibility to a host of digital solutions to aid their banking needs.

    Speaking at the signing ceremony, Yousaf Hussain, CEO, FBL said, “Faysal Bank wants to be the cornerstone of the digital product revolution in Pakistan. We continue to focus on developing and strengthening ecosystem partnerships with multiple players that bring expertise and economies of scale in their respective domains. Faysal Bank’s agreement with Bank of Khyber demonstrates our commitment to facilitate other banks and startups in Pakistan.”

    Speaking at the occasion, Ali Gulfaraz, Managing Director and CEO, BoK, said: “Bank of Khyber is committed to delivering ease, convenience, and universal acceptability to our customers to transact and make payments across all channels. The partnership between Faysal Bank and Bank of Khyber will help us strengthen the BoK digital ecosystem by onboarding international payment schemes and digital services that will provide a comprehensive range of payment solutions to our customers.”

    The signing ceremony held at Faysal Bank, Karachi was also attended by Amin Ur Rahman, Chief Digital Officer and Fahad Mirza, Head of Digital Ecosystems & Partnerships, Faysal Bank Limited, and Asim Bashir, Group Head Digital & Consumer Banking from Bank of Khyber.

  • Faysal Bank enables donations through WhatsApp

    Faysal Bank enables donations through WhatsApp

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited as part of its digital transformation journey has introduced a new innovative feature of Donation Payments via its WhatsApp banking channel.

    Faysal Islami WhatsApp Banking enables its subscribers to make real-time donation payments to over 25 reputable charitable organizations such as SKMT, TCF, SIUT, Indus Hospital, Alamgir Welfare Trust and Pink Ribbon to mention only a few.

    The launch of the Donations Payments services through WhatsApp banking channel of Faysal Bank could not have come at a more opportune time as October is the month of breast cancer awareness and major donation drives towards this cause.

    Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Shaheryar Saeed Khan, Chief Digital Officer, Faysal Bank Limited said, “With the wide-spread use of the Faysal Islami WhatsApp channel, the Bank intends to better serve its diverse customers by introducing more and more innovative features to it.”

    Present at the occasion Omer Aftab, Chief Executive Officer, Pink Ribbon said, “The launch of this innovative feature by Faysal Bank Limited will enable us to promote the cause of breast cancer awareness and facilitating quick and easy donation payments by all.”

    The event was attended by other senior team members of both organizations.

  • Faysal Bank posts 51% growth in profit before tax

    Faysal Bank posts 51% growth in profit before tax

    Faysal Bank Limited has posted a massive growth of 51 per cent in its profit before tax for nine months period ended September 30, 2022.

    According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Faysal Bank Limited achieved the landmark of Rs1 trillion mark in balance sheet footings with a record profit before tax of Rs15.0 billion, 51 per cent higher than the corresponding period last year

    The Board of Directors of Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), in their meeting held on October 27, 2022, approved the financial statements of the Bank for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and announced an interim cash dividend of Rs. 5.50 per share i.e. 55 per cent. This is in addition to interim cash dividend for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 already paid at Rs. 0.50 per share i.e. 5 per cent.

    The bank is very close to the completion of the requirements of converting Faysal Bank Limited into a full-fledged Islamic bank. Accordingly, all the Non-Shariah Compliant retained earnings of the Bank are being distributed to the shareholders as cash dividend.

    FBL has delivered exuberant performance in the nine months of 2022 with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 15.0 billion, 51 per cent higher than the Rs. 9.9 billion in the corresponding period last year. However, the increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) is restricted to 26 per cent from Rs. 6.1 billion in 9m’21 to Rs. 7.7 billion in first nine months of 2022 on the back of extremely high and retrospective tax measures announced in the federal budget.

    Current deposit momentum built over last several quarters continued and has reached Rs. 274 billion, 27 per cent growth over December 2021. Total deposits increased by 13 per cent over December 2021 with CASA mix improving to 80 per cent from 75 per cent at December 2021. FBL’s net advances increased by 18 per cent to Rs. 468 billion, with the growth across all lending businesses and improvement in ADR to 65 per cent as at September 2022. Despite the prevailing uncertainty, FBL is committed to its strategy for conversion into Islamic bank and have applied to SBP for issuance of Islamic Banking License.

    The Bank continued to deliver on growth objectives and increased the total revenue by 33 per cent over 9m’21 to Rs. 33.6 billion. Non markup expenses of the bank have increased by 27 per cent over 9m’21 while the cost to income ratio has improved from 60 per cent in 9m’21 to 57 per cent in 9m’22. Net provision for 9m’22 reflected reversals of Rs. 0.7 billion while infection ratio continued to reduce and is at 4.6 per cent with total coverage at 89.5 per cent.

    FBL will continue to invest in expanding the footprints by network expansion and is planning to open another 50+ branches in Q4’22 with an objective to reach the branch network to 700+ by the end of this year. The bank will continue to reshape banking experience by improving the quality of customer service, providing innovative digital solutions and will continue to invest in modern technologies to improve digital offerings and customer experience.

    FBL was incorporated in Pakistan on October 3, 1994 as a public limited company and its shares are listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange. FBL offers a wide range of modern banking services to all customer segments, i.e., Retail, Small & Medium Sized Enterprises, Commercial, Agri-based, and Corporate.

  • SBP imposes over Rs290 million as penalty on six commercial banks

    SBP imposes over Rs290 million as penalty on six commercial banks

    KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday imposed over Rs290 million as monetary penalty on six commercial banks for violating regulatory instructions pertaining to Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) during quarter ended September 30, 2022.

    The central bank imposed the monetary penalty on commercial banks included: Bank Al Habib Limited; Meezan Bank Limited; National Bank of Pakistan; MCB Bank Limited; JS Bank Limited; and Faysal Bank Limited.

    The highest amount of penalty of Rs140.03 million has been imposed on Bank Al Habib Limited for violating regulatory instructions pertaining to CDD/KYC, Asset Quality, Foreign Exchange and general banking operations.

    The SBP directed Bank Al Habib Limited that besides payment of monetary penalty it should strengthen its control/process in the identified areas.

    The second highest penalty of Rs81.72 million has been imposed on Meezan Bank Limited for the same regulatory violations. The SBP also imposed penalties, included: Rs25.875 million on National Bank of Pakistan; Rs19.223 million on MCB Bank Limited; Rs13.49 million on JS Bank Limited; and Rs10.025 million on Faysal Bank Limited.

    The SBP from July 2019 started public disclosure of penal action against banks. “Enforcement actions are an integral part of the regulatory regime which involves imposition of monetary penalties and other actions against institutions and individuals for violations of laws, rules, regulations, guidelines or directives issued by SBP from time to time,” according to a circular issued by the central bank.

    In order to bring more transparency and strengthen market discipline, SBP has decided to publicly disclose significant enforcement actions.

  • Faysal Bank, K-Electric collaborate to ease customer’s payment

    Faysal Bank, K-Electric collaborate to ease customer’s payment

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic Banks in the country, and K-Electric have come together to ease customer’s payment burden in times of economic crunch.

    As part of the collaboration, Faysal Islami Noor Card holders will now be able to pay their electricity bills through easy instalment plan options of up to 3 months. Faysal Islami Noor card has gained immense popularity amongst industry card customers because it is a Shariah compliant alternative to conventional credit cards that offers amazing discounts and offers.

    Speaking on the occasion, Head Consumer Finance (FBL), Aneeq Malik said: “Customer convenience has always been of paramount importance to the Bank and our partnership with K-Electric is a depiction of our commitment to our customers. We are confident that through the proposition will allow customers to manage their monthly expenditures in a more convenient and relaxed manner.”

    Delighted at the launch of this campaign, Chief Distribution Officer at K-Electric, Amer Zia said, “Our collaboration with Faysal Bank through this offer is another testament of our commitment towards providing maximum relief to our consumers”.

    Feroz Khan, Head Unsecured Business (FBL) further added, “We are committed to further building customer loyalty by offering the best in class products and benefits to our valued customers. This collaboration aims to ease customer expenditure on their KE billings specifically in the high billing periods.”

  • Faysal Bank to provide digital financial solutions to freelancers

    Faysal Bank to provide digital financial solutions to freelancers

    Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) will provide Shariah Compliant digital financial solutions and capacity building of freelancers.

    The partnership initiated since the inception of Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), a non-profit organization founded to empower Pakistani freelancers, covers joint mentorship programs, seminars, webinars, conferences, professional training events and certification courses on financial literacy, alongside facilitating Freelancers and start-ups to reach out to FBL for their needs of digital financial services.

    FBL Head Corporate and Investment Banking, Ali Waqar said: “FBL has been at the forefront of digital Pakistan initiative. In order to support freelancers, we were the first commercial bank in Pakistan to join the Global Network of Payoneer, facilitating freelancers and companies in receiving payments via home remittance channels.

    “Moreover, our recent collation with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) is also a testament of the ongoing efforts to support endeavors and activities of mutual interest for the facilitation of freelancers.”

    “FBL has launched Burraq Digital Freelancer Account (Islamic), which has opened door to host of banking services, including consumer finance and related payment services. FBL has actively participated in multiple events organized to support the digital technology, youth empowerment and freelancing ecosystem.” Aneeq Malik, Head of Consumer Finance and Payment Services, FBL added.

    Ibrahim Amin, Co-Founder and Chairman, PAFLA commented: “We are honored to have banking partner like FBL, this collaboration is key enabler for the Digital Pakistan initiative, enabling digital financial services for the growing gig economy. Through this collaboration, both the organizations would continue to extend their digital services to the masses and therefore contribute to the country’s most extensive digital initiative.”

    ]FBL’s partnership with PAFLA will drive financial inclusion. The market opportunity is significant since Freelancing has witnessed an incredible upward trajectory in Pakistan. Pakistani freelancers globally ranks 3rd in software development and technology and generate throughput of approx. $1 billion annually through providing freelance services on leading global platforms.

  • Faysal Bank joins hands for cricket promotion in Pakistan

    Faysal Bank joins hands for cricket promotion in Pakistan

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has joined hands with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the promotion of Grassroots Cricket Development Program.

    An introduction and promotion event was recently held at a local hotel in Karachi in this regard.

    Faysal Islami, a leading Islamic bank, firmly believes in promoting all initiatives that contribute towards the positive projection of Pakistan, both nationally and internationally.

    Healthy sporting activities in general, and promotion of our current and future sporting stars in particular, is one avenue through which the Bank is actively playing its part towards a bigger national cause.

    “Diversity and Inclusion is a part of our core ethos, which entails grooming young talent and engagement on a positive and sustainable basis. The intent has always been to further strengthen the infrastructure for opportunities and development of the youth across all segments of society as we have immense talent that remains untapped,” said Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO of Faysal Bank Limited.

    Speaking on the occasion, Yousaf Hussain applauded the efforts of PCB towards the nurturing of talent in Pakistan and expressed the Bank’s keen intent to aggressively support PCB in this remarkable initiative also.

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Ramiz Raja said “I am delighted to welcome Faysal Bank on board. One of the core objective of the Pakistan Cricket Board is to strengthen the cricket base in the country by providing state-of-the-art facilities and the desired knowledge to cricketers from a very young so they groomed into top-notch cricketers, who are ready to serve the country at the international stage.”

    He further said: “Through this partnership, we will develop a strong grassroots structure to help our up and coming cricketers and bring foreign coaches into our domestic cricket who will impart their vast knowledge and depth about the game. It is vital to have coaches – who have coached and played around the world – at domestic level as that is where a player is fine-tuned and graduates to the international level.”

    Along with Ramiz Raja (Chairman PCB), the event was attended by PCB Board of Directors, Senior Management of FBL, dignitaries from the corporate world and other legendary cricketers. The guests were excited at the prospect, potential and promise of the program and hoped to see great outcomes as a result of it.

  • Faysal Bank celebrates 75th Pakistan Independence Day

    Faysal Bank celebrates 75th Pakistan Independence Day

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) celebrated Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day by organizing flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday.

    The heartwarming ceremony took place on the bank’s iconic branch located at Abdullah Haroon Road.

    The celebrations of the 75th anniversary required a platinum edge, therefore FBL decided to showcase Pakistan’s inclusivity by inviting the Special Olympic athletes to grace the occasion.

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    Athletes from Pakistan chapter of Special Olympics were invited to join FBL in this grand celebration of Pakistan’s Independence Day.

    FBL is enthusiastic to have these special champions shine with equal resonance.  The reverberation of their achievements becomes equally treasurable.

    Sports in Pakistan may have carried a national Flag, but their emotional impact far outweighs any other effect.

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    40 members of the athletic team joined the FBL families on Sunday morning to be part of flag hoisting ceremony along with cake cutting ceremony and Prizes were also distributed among special athletes to recognize their efforts in the field of sports despite having challenges. Each person held on to a mini flag to flutter and add cheer to an already vibrant environment.

    The President and CEO of FBL said, “Faysal Islami strongly believes in inclusion from all segments of the society.”

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    He also added that, “on this special day of 75th year of our independence it is important to remember that we have to work towards the shining Pakistan, FBL plays its role by providing economic opportunities in a Shariah Compliant manner.’’

    He further elaborated on the importance for society to endorse this need for inclusion and allow youth to aim for their dreams irrespective of their challenges.

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  • Faysal Bank launches hotel booking services

    Faysal Bank launches hotel booking services

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited, in partnership with Pakistan’s largest hospitality technology company – Ascendant, has launched a hotel booking platform for its customers that enables them to conveniently book hotels online through their website: www.faysalbank.com

    The website offers 1600+ hotels and guest houses in 50 cities across Pakistan. This initiative by Faysal Islami, a leading Islamic Bank of Pakistan and winner of Best Islamic bank for Transformation and innovation at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA), marks an integral step towards the promotion of domestic tourism. In addition, the bank also plans to introduce international hotels to this service to facilitate customers who wish to travel abroad.

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    Speaking on the occasion of the launch ceremony, Mr. Aneeq Malik, Group Head Consumer Finance and Payment Services Faysal Bank said: “We always aim to bring the best banking services to our customers at their fingertips. Faysal Bank has always believed in innovation and digitalization of services for the ease of customers. With Ascendant by our side, our customers can now not only check the rates of any hotel rooms across Pakistan but also book the hotel and pay online using their bank accounts, debit or credit cards through our website.”

    CEO of Ascendant, Mr. Andre Privateer said: As the only hospitality tech provider able to offer real time rates and availability at more than 80% of Pakistan’s hotels, we serve the tourism sector by making the online booking experience better for the consumer. Through this strategic alliance with Faysal Bank, individuals can now book and pay with ease through this platform on Faysal Bank’s website and soon to be launched on their mobile app as well.”

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    Head of Unsecured Business and Payment services Faysal Bank, Mr. Feroz Khan further added: “This business alliance is a testimony of our commitment to our customers. We at Faysal Bank, continue to strive to build loyalty by offering innovative products and benefits for our valued customers. This collaboration aims to make travel and tourism across all corners of Pakistan more accessible for our customers.”

    Faysal Bank is one of the most progressive Islamic banks in Pakistan and has concentrated on growth through improving service quality, investment in technology, people and utilizing its extensive growing Islamic branch network.

    Ascendant is a specialized hospitality technology company revolutionizing the tourism landscape in Pakistan by unlocking exceptional value for travel suppliers and customers.

  • PITB, Faysal Bank sign MoU to facilitate freelancers

    PITB, Faysal Bank sign MoU to facilitate freelancers

    LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate freelancers across Pakistan.

    The ceremony of agreement signing was held at Arfa Technology Park on Wednesday June 1, 2022. The MoU was signed by PITB DG e-Governance Sajid Latif and FBL Head CIBG Ali Waqar on behalf of their respective organizations.

    Senior officials from both organizations including PITB’s JD Freelancing Wing Ahmed Islam, State Bank of Pakistan’s Senior Officer Ali Atta, and Payoneer’s Country Manager Mohsin Muzaffar and Partnerships Manager Affaf Noor were also present.

    According to the MoU, PITB and Faysal Bank would collaborate to support endeavors and activities of mutual interest for the facilitation of freelancers by offering them a “Digital Freelancer Account”.

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    In particular, FBL would provide the Digital Freelancer Account to existing and to-be PITB graduates as well as sponsor different events organized by PITB related to digital technology, youth empowerment, and freelancing ecosystem.

    Besides many other benefits, FBL would also give laptops to the top performer and mobile phones to the second and third top performers of each batch as an appreciation of emerging freelancers. Furthermore, FBL would market and give partner privilege to PITB owing to the organization’s large freelancers’ base across Pakistan (alumni and trainees).

    PITB is committed to providing work opportunities and imparting digital skills to freelancers across Punjab through various initiatives. Over the last year, PITB has extended its support nationwide through endeavors for aspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers hailing from diverse social backgrounds. PITB’s freelancing initiatives are catering both men and women alike, training them to be economically empowered.