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On May 11, 2026, Nam A Bank (Nam A Bank – HOSE: NAB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed an agreement and launched the Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Technical Assistance Project, marking an important milestone in Nam A Bank's strategy to develop corporate clients, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This collaboration not only enhances the bank's capacity to develop SCF products but also concretizes the parties' commitment to implementing the strategic cooperation memorandum signed between Nam A Bank and IFC in February 2026. In a context where the global and domestic economies are undergoing significant shifts, the banking sector in general and Nam A Bank in particular face an urgent need to reform the growth model, enhance competitiveness, and adapt to increasingly high international standards. With that vision, Nam A Bank has clearly defined its direction to transform its business model toward a modern, sustainable approach, in which supply chain finance plays a key role in creating a competitive advantage that is differentiated and long-term. This project with IFC marks a shift from the traditional collateral-based lending model to a cash-flow-based financing model, focusing on receivables and payables and the credibility of lead firms in the supply chain. This is not only a change in product but a comprehensive transformation in business thinking, customer engagement, and risk management. The technical cooperation agreement on SCF between Nam A Bank and IFC is co-funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
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