Banesco To Open in Dominican Republic

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From yesterday’s official government newspaper:

“BANESCO is authorized to open a branch in Dominican Republic.

This authorization has no relation with Banesco’s compliance with any rules and regulations in place in Dominican Republic, which the company will have to comply with”.

Source: Prensa.com

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