KARACHI: Risk Associates has announced Meezan Bank Ltd’s certification with the PCI 3DS (Payment Card Industry Three Domain Secure) standard.

This milestone positions Meezan Bank as the first Pakistani bank to attain such an accreditation.

The certification highlights Meezan Bank’s focus on maintaining a secure banking infrastructure that protects data and provides secure transactions for its clientele.

BoP joins SMEFF

The Bank of Punjab has partnered with the SME Finance Forum (SMEFF), which is managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

SMEFF is a global membership network dedicated to expanding access to finance for small and medium businesses worldwide. The bank is the only commercial bank from Pakistan to have achieved membership status with SMEFF.

Published in Dawn, May 16th, 2024

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