Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends his congratulations to the Association of Russian Regional Banks on its 20th anniversary

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends his congratulations to the Association of Russian Regional Banks on its 20th anniversary

The message reads, in part:
"In recent years, your association, which brings together more than 450 integral, small and medium-sized lending institutions, public organisations, and media outlets from many regions of the country, has gained considerable and diverse experience, made a significant contribution to the development of the country's banking system, and garnered well-deserved recognition both in the Russian and international professional community.
"Today the association and its members faces serious challenges – improving bank services, providing enough credit to the real sector of the economy, supporting small and medium-sized businesses, and expanding access to mortgages and other popular bank products."