Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) in collaboration with International FinanceCorporation (IFC), organized workshop on “Fintech Development in Nepal”. The program objective wasto discuss the challenges, opportunities and the status of current Digital Financial Service (DFS) marketin Nepal and in glob.In the program, Ms. Nilima Chhabilal Ramteke – Global Payment Systems Development Specialist fromThe World Bank delivered
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Interaction Program on The Governance of ESG
Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) in collaboration with FMO, DutchEntrepreneurial Development Bank, organized an interaction program on “The Governance of ESG”. Theprogram objective was to discuss on how corporate governance could be a useful tool to implementsustainability policies, E&S regulations and guidelines.In the program, Gustavo Rojas-Bermudez, Senior Corporate Governance Officer, FMO delivered apresentation covering the areas
NBA Participation in Visa Leadership Conclave
Visa organized “Visa Leadership Conclave – Payment Innovation for Digital Nepal”where Mr. Anil Sharma, Executive Director – Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) participated as Guest ofHonor. During the speech, he shared about Nepal’s accomplishments in digital banking as well as itschallenges and future prospects; improving knowledge on payment systems; rising cyber securityconcerns; as well as highlighted
Interaction Program on Anti Money Laundering
Office of the Prime Minister and the Council Ministers (OPMCM) organized a program on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Mutual Evaluation and Effectiveness Response Report. Dr. Hari Nepal, Deputy Director of NRB highlighted the progress made on AML/CFT Effectiveness so far. The program was divided into two sessions: during the
Meeting to Discuss on NFRS 3 and NFRS 9 Implementation
Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) organized a meeting to discuss on implementation of NFRS 3 and NFRS 9. The meeting was hosted to gain better insight into the implementation and understand the current position of banks with regards to NFRS 9, and the easing out the bargain purchase gain matter related to NFRS 3. Officials from
Interaction and Networking Evening with NBI
National Banking Institute (NBI) and Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) collaborated to host an interaction session inviting the CEOs of all member banks. Mr. Kumar Lamsal, Chief Executive Officer, NBI delivered a presentation highlighting the objectives, goals and future plans of NBI. He also talked about the range of activities conducted by NBI including their vision
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Nepal Banker’s Association (NBA) presented a paper on “Preparedness and Response Plan of the Commercial Banks on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management” at the Disaster Study Risk Reduction and Compensation Division, Ministry of Home Affairs. The objective of the program was to learn the practices of essential service providers on preparedness and responses to disasters
Interaction on CBDC and Upcoming Monetary Policy
Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) in coordination with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) organised an interaction program on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Upcoming Monetary Policy at Pokhara on 1st July 2022. The objective of the program was to get input and suggestions from the CEOs of commercial banks by having a discussion on CBDC and
Program on Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM)
Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) in a coordination with FMO and Dolma Consultant organized an interaction program on Effective Implementation of Environmental and Social Risks Management (ESRM). CEOs and Chief Risk Officers of the member banks participated in the program. The prime objective of the workshop was to enhance the capacity of the banks and raise awareness,
Agri Loan Fair
In collaboration with other member organizations and various other stakeholders, Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) hosted the Agro Loan Fair (Krishi Karja Mela) on March 23-24, 2022 at Bharatpur, Chitwan. The main objective of the program was to connect various service providers and financial institutions with their agro loan services to farmers and agro entrepreneurs, and