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Kerala: SIB, Federal Bank forge alliance for Joint Lending Initiatives

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Kochi: The South Indian Bank (SIB) has entered into a Co-Lending arrangement with Fedbank Financial Services Ltd (Fedbank).

This association has been formalised through the signing of a Master Service Agreement, underscoring the commitment of both institutions to a mutually beneficial partnership.

The partnership is aimed at exploring and maximising business opportunities through combined efforts in the Gold Loan Sector.

The partnership signifies a shared commitment to harnessing synergies, expertise, and resources to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lending operations.

By joining forces, SIB and Fedbank Financial Services Limited aim to capitalise on emerging market trends, de-risk their portfolios, and provide innovative financial solutions to a broader customer base. The partnership will enable better servicing for the unserved and underserved sectors.

Sanchay Sinha, CGM & Head, Retail Assets, SIB, said, “This partnership is a significant step in increasing access to finance and providing our customers with fast, reliable gold loan solutions. We bring together our capabilities with Fedbank’s expertise with the hope of offering worthwhile opportunities to those left behind in the larger financial services space.”

Jagadeesh Rao, Chief Business Officer, Fedbank Financial Services Ltd, shared his perspective on the partnership, stating, “This partnership combines Fedbank’s specialised expertise in gold loans with South Indian Bank’s trusted infrastructure, enabling us to offer more accessible and competitive loan options.”

The other noteworthy attendees at the MOU signing ceremony included P R Seshadri, MD & CEO, South Indian Bank, and Dolphy Jose, Executive Director, South Indian Bank, Anto George T, CGM – HR & Operations, Sony A, SGM & CIO, South Indian Bank, Ms. Biji S S, SGM & Head – Branch Banking, South Indian Bank, Vijith S, JGM & Head – Strategic Alliances & Digital Business Dept, South Indian Bank, Sanju Yussuf, National Head – Products, Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Fedbank Financial Services Ltd. (Gold Loans), Akshat Jain, Head – Project and Strategy (Gold Loans), Fedbank Financial Services Ltd., and Saran Sivakumar, Head – Products – Branch and DSGL Channel (Gold Loans), Fedbank Financial Services Ltd., reflecting the collective commitment to this association.

The partnership between South Indian Bank and Fedbank Financial Services Limited is expected to foster a dynamic ecosystem. Both institutions are confident that this alliance will not only strengthen their market positions but also contribute significantly to the growth of the financial industry.

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