Bank Of St. Helena
The Bank of St Helena is a government-owned bank based on the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, also operating in the dependent territory of Ascension Island. The Government of St. Helena owns 100% of the bank and operates it as a parastatal. The Governor appoints the board of Directors. The bank has a balance sheet of around SHP 33 million. Lending accounts for SHP 5.4 million, and SHP 24.5 million is invested in UK Gilts.(2006/2007 figures)
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