Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA), in collaboration with SWIFT, successfully organized a three-day training program in Kathmandu. The training was focused on “ISO 20022- Master CBPR+ Guidelines and Payment Message Standards”. The program brought together participants from across the banking sector to strengthen knowledge and practices on financial messaging standards, compliance and global best practices.
The training program was initiated by welcome remarks from NBA President Mr. Santosh Koirala, who highlighted NBA’s longstanding role in supporting the banking industry through capacity-building initiatives, innovation, knowledge-sharing and global partnerships. Mr. Koirala emphasized that NBA has been consistently working to strengthen the capabilities of banking sector and bring international best practices to the industry. He also underlined NBA’s commitment to ensuring the competitiveness and resilience of Nepal’s banking sector in an evolving global financial landscape.
The three days sessions was led by Mr. Praveen Gupta, a seasoned FCC and Business Consultant from India. With over a decade of experience and certification as an ISO20022 and CBPR+ Trainer, Mr. Gupta delivered expert-led sessions focusing on the practical usage and implementation guidelines.
The training provided participants with valuable insights into the adoption of global practices, ensuring greater compliance and efficiency across the sector which covered both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, creating an engaging learning environment for participants. The program was attended by over 30 participants from the banking sector.
