National Bank of Samoa

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National Bank of Samoa
Company typePublic
Industry Financial services
Founded1996
Headquarters Apia, Samoa
Area served
Samoa
ProductsBanking, financial and related service

The National Bank of Samoa is a locally owned and private bank in Samoa.

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History

Creation of the bank was proposed in March 1994 by Luamanuvae Dick Meredith, a successful Samoan businessman, matai and entrepreneur. In November of that year a banking license was sought and later granted on 27 February 1995. The bank officially opened its doors as the National Bank of Samoa Ltd on 11 December 1996. [1] [2]

The founding chairman was Muagututi’a George Meredith. [1] He tendered his resignation in 1998 and Poumau Ena Edward Meredith was appointed chairman from 1998 to 2002. Oloipola Terrence Betham was chairman until mid-2007, followed by Sili Epa Tuioti. The current chairman is Va’atuitui Apete Meredith. [3]

Today the National Bank of Samoa is a thriving and successful bank offering a full range of retail services including savings, lending and international services to its customers. It is still 100% locally owned and has seen a significant period of growth. [1]

In 2011 the Papua New Guinea-owned Bank South Pacific made a takeover offer to NBS shareholders. [4]

In 2016 the bank celebrated its 20th anniversary. [5]

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References

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  2. "New bank". The Dominion Post. Wellington. 9 December 1995. p. 29 via EBSCOHost.
  3. "About Us". National Bank of Samoa. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  4. "BURGEONING PNG BANK SEEKS BUYOUT OF SAMOA BANK". Pacific Islands Report. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  5. "National Bank of Samoa celebrates 20 years". Government of Samoa. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2021.

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