Tun Foundation Bank
privately-owned bank in Myanmar
The Tun Foundation Bank (Burmese: ထွန်းဖောင်ဒေးရှင်းဘဏ်) is a privately owned bank in Myanmar that was established on 8 June 1994.
All the profits from this bank go into scholarships for children from poor families.
Operations
As of 2000 the bank was run by Thein Tun, Chairman of MGS Group of Companies.
It is involved in social, educational and health projects.
In 2000 the bank had recently opened new branches in Bayintnaung and Mandalay.
In 2011 Myanmar's financial authorities introduced an online banking network system in six banks, one being the Tun Foundation Bank.
Awards
Best painting competition
The Tun Foundation Bank has been holding its Best Painting of the Year awards since 2007 to encourage local artists.
The Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Association arranges for the judging committee for the contest. Judges from ASEAN countries and from China have been included, ensuring that quality is in line with international standards.
On 18 December 2008 the awards were announced at a ceremony at the Myanmar Bankers Association headquarters in Yankin township in Yangon.
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