Chaitra 10, Chitwan- 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 their views on the progress made under the NMB and the bank’s partnership with BII, and to learn more about the sustainable banking practices that the Bank has implemented.
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 contributed to the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He emphasized the critical role that funding from Development Financial Institutions like BII plays 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 bank’s initiatives 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 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.
