UK Parliamentarian Delegation Visits NMB Bank Nepal 

Kathmandu,On March 14, 2023, members of the House of Commons, United Kingdom and the British International Investment (BII), led by Ms. Sarah Champion, Chair of the International Development Committee, paid a visit to NMB Bank. The purpose of their visit was to observe and share the views on the progresses made under the NMB and the bank’s partnership with BII, and to learn more about the sustainable banking practices that have been implemented by the Bank.

 

During the meeting, Mr. Sunil KC, the Chief Executive Officer of NMB Bank, provided the visiting delegation with a comprehensive overview of the progress made under sustainable banking and how it has supported the bank in achieving its sustainability aspirations and hence also contribute towards country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He emphasized the critical role that funding from Development Financial Institutions like BII play in filling the resource gap required to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the country.

 

Additionally, the two parties reviewed the commendable progress made in community development through hydropower projects. They also engaged in a meaningful discussion about the empowerment of women and specially-abled individuals. In this regard, they exchanged views on the initiatives that the bank has implemented to support and uplift diverse and vulnerable groups in Nepal.

 

‘The Banker Magazine’ of The Financial Times, London, has awarded NMB Bank with the prestigious Bank of the Year Asia 2021. The bank has also been awarded with Bank of the Year in 2017, 2018, 2020 & 2021. NMB Bank is currently providing its services through 201 branches, 138 ATMs and 12 extension counters.

 

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