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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Branch International says it is working with the Central Bank of Kenya to develop regulations that will govern the operations of Neobanks in the country.<\/p>\n

Neobanks are a new crop of non-bank fintech start-ups that leverage on digital only banking platforms for seamless online operations. They also ride on low or no-fee services.<\/p>\n

Despite a well development regulatory framework for the banking, Sacco\u2019s and digital lenders there are no regulations specifically designed for the Neobanks.<\/p>\n

East African CEO of Branch International Rose Muturi told The Star that with an increase in the number of Neobanks venturing into Kenya, it is critical to form sub-regulations where these businesses will fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have engaged the regulator constantly because when we started we didn\u2019t fit on the microfinance banks type of regulation and we were not a commercial bank and we have also shifted from being a digital credit provider,\u201d said Muturi.<\/p>\n

She said they have been using the Microfinance Banking Act and are compliant in that regard in terms of capitalisation.<\/p>\n

Despite becoming a microbank after acquiring Century Microfinance Bank last year, Branch Microfinance continued to operate as a branchless lender.<\/p>\n

Last month, it closed one of the three Century outlets and indicated it would close all the banking halls in quest to go fully digital.<\/p>\n

Branch was in January last year granted the go ahead by CBK to transition to a microfinance institution.<\/p>\n

This saw the lender acquire 84.89 percent of Century Microfinance Bank at a cost of Sh230 million effectively making it the leading owner.<\/p>\n

It began operating as a Neobank on March 1, 2022<\/p>\n

Despite investing in a brick and mortar business, Branch says all its operations will be on the digital platform.<\/p>\n

According to Founder & CEO, of Branch International Matt Flannery the pioneer Neobank in Kenya will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to minimise credit risk.<\/p>\n

The firm says the Neobank\u2019s utilization of AI algorithms has propelled it to the forefront of credit risk management, ensuring reliable and responsible lending practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy reducing credit risk with AI algorithms, Branch International ensures responsible lending practices that benefit both individuals and the broader economy,\u201d said Muturi.<\/p>\n

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