ສະມາຄົມການເງິນຈຸລະພາກລາວ – ສມກຈ

Lao Microfinance Association – LMFA

Microfinance Regulations

Microfinance Regulations

Regulation for Deposit- Taking Microfinance Institutions (No. 04/BOL 2008)

This Regulation regulates the establishment and operations of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions in the Lao PDR by outlining measures aiming to (1) safeguard financial system in the country ensuring that Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions operate in a safe and prudent manner and (2) protect the rights of depositors. “Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution” means an institution that has been granted a Licence by the Bank of Lao PDR in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. For a more extensive definition of Deposit- Taking MFIs and which rights and duties they have and must adhere to, please read the regulation attached.

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Regulation for Non-Deposit- Taking Microfinance Institutions (No. 02/BOL 2008)

This Regulation regulates the establishment and operations of Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions within the territory of Lao PDR by outlining measures aiming at sustainability and harmonization in implementation. “Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institution” means an institution that has been issued a Certificate of Registration, prohibiting the acceptance of voluntary deposits from general public as stipulated in Article 14 of this Regulation, by the Bank of Lao PDR. For a more extensive definition of Non-Deposit- Taking MFIs and which rights and duties they have and must adhere to, please read the regulation attached.

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Regulations for Savings and Credit Unions (No. 03/BOL 2008)

This Regulation regulates the establishment and operations of Savings and Credit Unions within the territory of Lao PDR by outlining measures aiming at sustainability and harmonization in implementation. “Savings and Credit Union” means a group cooperative formed in the Lao PDR for the purpose of operating and carrying out the activities of a Savings and Credit Union that has been granted a License by the Bank of Lao PDR in accordance with this Regulation. For a more specific definition of Savings and Credit Unions and which laws they must adhere to, please read the regulation attached.

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