Jakarta, December 14, 2016 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) expressed its optimism on banking industry’s important role in the economic growth next year and in providing added value to society.
The optimism was conveyed at a forum discussion during the fourth series of Kafe BCA with the theme "Economic Outlook 2017" on Wednesday (14/12/2016). The BCA event was opened by BCA Corporate Secretary Jan Hendra. LPS Economic Risk and Financial System Director Doddy Ariefianto and Association of Young Indonesian Entrepreneurs (HIPMI) Head of Organization, Cadre, and Membership Anggawira served as speakers at the Kafe BCA forum.
The Work Planning Meeting Assuming Macro Decision of Proposed State Budget 2017 between the government and Commission XI HOR have agreed on 5.1 percent economic growth. ”The importance of banking in the future is even greater due to the implementation of financial literacy and inclusion program to encourage better access to banking services. Along with economic growth target, the banking industry will also increase its service quality and banking solution to serve various customer needs,” explained Jan Hendra.
He continued that BCA is aware of the importance of supporting national economic growth by increasing the quality of services and banking solutions to fulfill customer needs, which are increasingly more specific and varied in terms of financial transaction. ”Increased public trust in the banking industry will reflect positively on the national economy,” he continued.
Jan added that challenges to national economy, especially in its relation to world economic slowdown, still haunts future prospects. However, various domestic sectors are predicted to grow [despite the slowdown], such as the household industry, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism and creative industry, as well as e-commerce. ”We are ready to strengthen domestic economy through the role of banking,” Jan added further.
Kafe BCA is a forum to share insights and knowledge on service excellence in BCA and growth of the service industry. BCA held Semua Beres Campaign, which included Kafe BCA forum as one of its programs. Previous three Kafe BCA forums have also touched themes relating to providing added value to society.
"Through Kafe BCA forum, we can see the importance of sharing optimism and positive sentiment of the future growth of economy. We hope that the public will contribute to the economic growth that is beneficial to the society,” he said.
Kafe BCA 4 “Economic Outlook 2017”. (Left-Right) BCA Corporate Secretary Jan Hendra, LPS Economic Risk and Financial System Director Doddy Ariefianto, Association of Young Indonesian Entrepreneurs (HIPMI) Head of Organization, Cadre, and Membership Anggawira, Inventure Managing Partner Yuswohady, and BCA Head of Corporate Communication Mulyasti Dwi Narini conversed during Kafe BCA 4 “Economic Outlook 2017” in Jakarta, Wednesday (14/12). Kafe BCA 4 discussed the Indonesian economic outlook from the perspective of practitioners and bankers, in order to share optimism and positive sentiment on next year’s economic growth.
Kafe BCA is a forum to share insights and knowledge of BCA services, part of Semua Beres Campaign. This is the fourth Kafe BCA, and the events have consistently discussed themes touching upon the provision of added value to society. Through this forum, BCA is ready to contribute to strengthening the economic foundation of the nation through banking.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (per September 30, 2016)
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) is one of the most prominent banks in Indonesia, focusing on corporate banking transactions as well as providing loan facilities and financial solutions for corporations, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. As per end of September 2016, BCA facilitated banking transaction to 15 million customer accounts through 1.204 branches, 17.057 ATMs, and hundreds and thousands of EDCs as well as internet banking and mobile banking facilities.
For more information, please contact :
PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK
Corporate Secretariat Division – Corporate Communication Sub Division
Public Relations Bureau
Address : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Menara BCA Grand Indonesia 20th Floor
Jakarta Pusat
Phone : (021) 2358-8000
Fax : (021) 2358-8300
E-mail : humas@bca.co.id
