Notification 1328/MOIC, List C 02-2015, reserves several activities to Lao nationals. Included in the list is various other financial services activities.
"Business Activities Reserved for Lao Nationals (Revised): [...]
- Trusts, funds and similar financial entities (specifically for the establishment of trusts, non-deposit microfinance, loan and savings union)
- Other credit granting (specifically for a pawn shop business)" (Notification 1328/MOIC, List C 02-2015)
Notification 1328/MOIC, 13 July 2015, List C 02-2015.
[<a href="http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/kcfinder/upload/files/MOIC_1328_2015_Eng.pdf">Notification</a>]