Bansol, New Bank in Costa Rica

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The authorization was granted by the National Financial System Supervision (CONASSIF), making Bansol the tenth commercial bank operating in Costa Rica.

Alberto Dent, president of CONASSIF, told Elfinanacierocr.com, "...now we just need for the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Sugef) to issue a certificate to the effect that the new entity meets all requirements and regulations (including minimum capital) so they can begin to operate as a bank."

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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