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Dinesh Thakali Appointed CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank for Four-Year Term

Apr 28, 2023 0 1 minutes 51 seconds to read

Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023. Thakali's appointment was made by the bank's Board of Directors during a meeting held on…

Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University Collaborate to Enhance Banking Facilities and Skills

Apr 20, 2023 0 1 minutes 34 seconds to read

Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs. As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal…

Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Supports Different Organisations

Apr 18, 2023 0 43 seconds to read

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different…

Citizens Bank International Supports Bal Bikash Samaj

Apr 18, 2023 0 29 seconds to read

Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan…

RBBL Caters Pre-Service Training to New Appointees

Apr 13, 2023 0 40 seconds to read

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from…

Nabil Bank Releases New Calendar on the Theme of Climate Change Awareness

Apr 13, 2023 0 1 minutes 20 seconds to read

April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year 2080…

Himalayan Bank Launches Disability-friendly ATM at Sipnal Injury Rehabilitation Center

Apr 12, 2023 0 44 seconds to read

Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre’s…

Nepali Banks Are Safe and Sound, Says Governor Adhikari

Apr 12, 2023 0 1 minutes 20 seconds to read

April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal's banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at…

Kamana Sewa Bikash Bank Provides Booth to Shoe Mender

Apr 11, 2023 0 45 seconds to read

Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last…

Citizens Bank International Supports Students with Educational Materials

Apr 11, 2023 0 33 seconds to read

Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in…

Sunrise Bank Provides Rs 6.9 million Scholarships to Police School

Apr 10, 2023 0 53 seconds to read

Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility…

Bank Interest Rates Not Expensive, Says NBA

Mar 31, 2023 0 1 minutes 30 seconds to read

Nepal Bankers’ Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive. Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers’ association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the…

Nabil Bank Published its Greenhouse Gas Emission Report

Mar 27, 2023 0 2 minutes 20 seconds to read

March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank’s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division.…

Sanima Life and Reliance Life Commence Integrated Transaction

Mar 24, 2023 0 49 seconds to read

Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from…

RBB Imparts Pre Service Training To New Employees

Mar 21, 2023 0 42 seconds to read

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March…

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			'summary' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.  Thakali's appointment was made by the bank's Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a highly experienced banking professional with a proven track record of leading successful financial institutions. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Prior to his new role, he served as Deputy General Manager at Prabhu Bank Limited for two years before working as Managing Director at Prabhu Capital for an additional two years. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Shangrila Development Bank.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a chartered accountant with extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets, as well as experience in managing bank loans and deposit marketing.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali holds a Master&#39;s degree in Management and a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Law from Tribhuvan University. He has also completed courses on banking and management from institutions such as the World Bank, AIT Thailand, and the London School of Economics.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment as CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is for a four-year term, during which he will be responsible for leading the bank&#39;s growth and expansion strategies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">The bank&#39;s Board of Directors expressed confidence in Thakali&#39;s ability to drive the bank&#39;s success and deliver value to its customers and stakeholders.</span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.  As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">April 20: Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank will establish a branch within the university premises at Gothgaun, Morang, for easy accessibility and quality services.</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;In return, Purbanchal University will assist the bank by offering various training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of its banking staff.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MOU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Yadav Raj Koirala, Vice Chancellor, and Sanjesh Prasad Koirala, Chief of Inspection and Valuation, Purbanchal University, along with Bhupendra Pandey, Deputy CEO and Kabindra Prasad Shrestha, Chief of Wholesale Liability, Nabil Bank.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;CEO Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration and highlighted the benefits that Nabil Bank&#39;s employees would receive through the training and development programs offered by the university. He also assured the provision of high-quality banking services to the university.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The agreement is expected to be advantageous for both parties, as it will provide greater convenience and accessibility for the university staff and enable Nabil Bank to enhance its banking facilities and staff skills.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Supports Different Organisations ',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 18: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank&rsquo;s Baneshwor branch has handed over 50 sets of dustbins to Tinkune Tole Sudhar Committee located at Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 Subidhanagar. Dustbins will help manage the waste, said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Similarly, the bank&rsquo;s Birgunj branch has provided the Alkhiya Math Management Committee with a water tank and some dustbins. The water tank will be helpful to provide drinking water to the pilgrims.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Likewise, the bank&rsquo;s Dhading branch has provided&nbsp;a scholarship scheme for&nbsp;Karneshwor Secondary School located at Nilkanth Municiplaity-7, Dhanding.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Bal Bikash Samaj ',
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			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 18: Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank handed Rs 1,50,000 to the Samaj. On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the Samaj, the bank handed a cheque for Rs 1,50,000 to Samaj&rsquo;s programme in-charge Govind Biswokarma. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The financial assistance will be used for the children&rsquo;s education and health, according to Samaj.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'RBBL Caters Pre-Service Training to New Appointees ',
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			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">April 13: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Rastriya Banijya Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal inaugurated the pre-service training. Addressing the programme, Khanal asked the new appointees to work professionally to satisfy customers. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Deputy Chief Executive Office Saraswoti Adhikari said that the new appointees should be dutiful at their work to win customers&rsquo; trust and confidence.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Department Chief Bhim Prasad Ghimire of Human Resource Departmnet at the RBBL had administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-appointed staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Releases New Calendar on the Theme of Climate Change Awareness',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year 2080 BS.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">2080</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> BS</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bank informed that the calendar includes information related to climate change awareness and environmental promotion. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank&#39;s Chief Executive Officer Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer Sujit Kumar Shakya, Deputy Chief Executive Officers Vinay Kumar Regmi and Bhupendra Pandey launched the wall calendar and table calendar on the eve of the Nepali New Year. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The calendars feature pictures on the theme of weather and natural beauty of the 12 months and appeal for environmental protection. Similarly, the calendars also depict pictures of the beautiful mountain range, flying birds and the endangered snow leopard.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Launches Disability-friendly ATM at Sipnal Injury Rehabilitation Center ',
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			'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre’s Sanga. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on&nbsp;the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre&rsquo;s Sanga.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have brought the disability-friendly ATM into operation to ensure everyone&rsquo;s access to banking facility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of the&nbsp;21st anniversary of the rehabilitation center last Friday, Banepa Municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shantiranta Shakya, Himalyan Bank&rsquo;s Chairman Prachanda Bahadaur Shrestha and Rehabilitation Center&rsquo;s Chairperson Dr Shanta Dixit jointly inaugurated the ATM.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank has been providing services through 189 branches, 20 extended counters, and more than 262 ATMs to its customers across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'summary' => 'April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal's banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal&#39;s banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In a press meet organized by the NRB to release the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal based on eight months&#39; data of the current fiscal year on Tuesday, Governor Adhikari said that the positive changes seen in the economic indicators at present have signaled the safe and sound status of banks and financial institutions. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion, the Governor said that the issue of liquidity crunch will not continue in the banks and financial institutions for a long time, due to improvement in economic indicators owing to central bank&#39;s prudential regulations.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&quot;Minor shocks cannot and will not have any impact in the banking sector and overall economy as financial statistics are robust&rdquo;, according to Governor Adhikari.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Contrary to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat&rsquo;s assurances of lowering the interest rates, Governor Adhikari made it clear that markets will determine the banks&rsquo; interest rates.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;Demand and supply, and state of liquidity will determine bank interest rates. Nepal Rastra Bank will not interfere with interest rates as markets will determine the rates,&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
Adhikari clarified.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The motto of the booth is to provide a convenient place for the local entrepreneurs run their businesses,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Krishna Raj Chalise, Member of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No-3, had inaugurated the booth.<br />
The booth was handed over to Naresh Mahara, a shoe mender from Bansbari.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The bank has set the goal to give a systematic place to shoe menders and help them in earning a living under its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; the bank informed.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of 16th anniversary of Manakamana Basic School, the bank handed over educational materials to students from marginalized communities.<br />
&ldquo;The bank has imparted assistance to students from financially and socially weak segments to ensure their access to quality education as part of its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;<br />
The bank has plans to operate educational support programmes from other branches of other provinces as well.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Provides Rs 6.9 million Scholarships to Police School  ',
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			'summary' => 'Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 10: Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Sunrise Bank said that it had imparted the scholarship amount to eight schools operated by Nepal Police to encourage diligent and intelligent children of on-service, retired, martyred and police personnel with disabilities to excel in their studies.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have funded the scholarship to 15 students to study from Grade 4 to Grade 12,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In an agreement signing ceremony at Nepal Police Headquarters Naxal, IGP Basant and Bank&rsquo;s CEO Suman Sharma accompanied by high ranking officials from Nepal Police and Sunrise Bank were present.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Chief Executive Officer Suman Sharma said that scholarship will motivate children of police personnel to to study hard and excel. &nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'Bank Interest Rates Not Expensive, Says NBA ',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Bankers’ Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.  Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers’ association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 31: Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.&nbsp; Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers&rsquo; association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">&ldquo;It is not prudent to say that interest rates have become dearer comparing them to the period of COVID-19. Interest rates have just gone up to the pre-COVID-19 level,&rdquo; said Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association Chairman Sunil KC.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chairman KC clarified that protest targeted against banks and financial institutions will not change interest&nbsp;rates. &ldquo;Demand and supply will determine interest rates, not the protest and agitation,&rdquo; KC, who is also Chief Executive Officer of NMB Bank added.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC said that it was unfortunate banks and financial institutions were receiving attacks from all sides. &ldquo;The attacks appear to be against banks on the surface. But, they are against entire industrial sector, around 40 million account holders and over the whole country,&rdquo; KC explained.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC opined that impact of activities targeted against banks would be long-term and the whole country would have to pay the price for such activities. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chair KC made it clear that protests against banks will have serious effects on foreign investment. He cautioned that country and its economy will have to face consequences of anti-bank activities.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Of late, banks have optimized investment on electric vehicles and productive sector significantly for the sustainable growth of the national economy, accoridng to KC.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Published its Greenhouse Gas Emission Report',
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			'summary' => 'March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank’s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. According to a statement issued by the bank, the report was made public as a part of commitment letter signed by Nabil Bank as one of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) signatories in 2021. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The IPF portfolio includes a range of investment and loans to business sectors like energy, cement, airlines, telecommunication services and others, added the statement. The Sustainable Banking vertical of the bank had set out to measure emissions from bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio under IPF division.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The assessment of the portfolio&rsquo;s carbon emission revealed that the total emissions for the year 2022 amounted 80,671.37 tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent. Simultaneously, investment on hydro and solar comprises carbon-dioxide emission avoided by 2131.81 tonnes. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;While this is a significant amount, we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint and make our portfolio more sustainable,&rdquo; the statement quoted Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, as saying. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that Nabil Bank is dedicated to building a sustainable future, he added, &ldquo;We recognize that this requires collective action. We believe that transparency is essential in achieving our goals, as we are committed to providing regular updates on our progress towards a net-zero carbon footprint.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank claimed that it has pioneered in financial service innovations and sustainability in the banking industry.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;The sustainable banking unit set up by bank is an approach to a new banking culture altogether and comes out of its desire to do responsible banking.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&nbsp;According to the bank, it chooses to be more sustainable in all its actions, be it in its own operations and resource management, overall business activities including its CSR initiatives. Moreover, the bank said it encourages its staff for sustainable practices in daily lives, both inside and outside the office and shall gradually de-carbonize its own operations through clean energy sources.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Sanima Life and Reliance Life Commence Integrated Transaction ',
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			'summary' => 'Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday. ',
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<span style="font-size:18px">March 24: Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the joint transaction will be carried out under the name &ldquo;Sanima Reliance Life Insurance&rdquo;. The two companies were merged with a swap ratio of 1:1.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">The Nepal Insurance Authority had given final approval to Sanima and Reliance Life Insurance Company for merger on March 2. Likewise, the two companies were granted merger approval by the Office of the &nbsp;Company Registrar &nbsp;for merger on March 13.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the paid-up capital of the merged entity has reached Rs 4.18 billion. Prior to the merger, Sanima Life Insurance Company had the paid-up capital of Rs 2 billion, while the paid-up capital of Reliance Life Insurance Company was Rs 2.10 billion.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'RBB Imparts Pre Service Training To New Employees ',
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			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 21: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">At the inauguration ceremony of the training programme, RBB&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kiran Kumar Shrestha asked the freshly-recruited young employees to provide quality banking services for the bank&rsquo;s growth of productivity.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion, RBB&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal had briefed the new-recruits about their duties and responsibilities in their workplace.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Likewise, the head of the Human Resource Department of the RBB Bhim Prasad Ghimire had administered the oath of office and secrecy to fresh staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Dinesh Thakali Appointed CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank for Four-Year Term',
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			'summary' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.  Thakali's appointment was made by the bank's Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">April 28: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment was made by the bank&#39;s Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a highly experienced banking professional with a proven track record of leading successful financial institutions. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Prior to his new role, he served as Deputy General Manager at Prabhu Bank Limited for two years before working as Managing Director at Prabhu Capital for an additional two years. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Shangrila Development Bank.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a chartered accountant with extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets, as well as experience in managing bank loans and deposit marketing.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali holds a Master&#39;s degree in Management and a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Law from Tribhuvan University. He has also completed courses on banking and management from institutions such as the World Bank, AIT Thailand, and the London School of Economics.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment as CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is for a four-year term, during which he will be responsible for leading the bank&#39;s growth and expansion strategies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">The bank&#39;s Board of Directors expressed confidence in Thakali&#39;s ability to drive the bank&#39;s success and deliver value to its customers and stakeholders.</span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University Collaborate to Enhance Banking Facilities and Skills',
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			'summary' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.  As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">April 20: Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank will establish a branch within the university premises at Gothgaun, Morang, for easy accessibility and quality services.</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;In return, Purbanchal University will assist the bank by offering various training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of its banking staff.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MOU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Yadav Raj Koirala, Vice Chancellor, and Sanjesh Prasad Koirala, Chief of Inspection and Valuation, Purbanchal University, along with Bhupendra Pandey, Deputy CEO and Kabindra Prasad Shrestha, Chief of Wholesale Liability, Nabil Bank.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;CEO Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration and highlighted the benefits that Nabil Bank&#39;s employees would receive through the training and development programs offered by the university. He also assured the provision of high-quality banking services to the university.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The agreement is expected to be advantageous for both parties, as it will provide greater convenience and accessibility for the university staff and enable Nabil Bank to enhance its banking facilities and staff skills.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Supports Different Organisations ',
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			'summary' => 'As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places. ',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 18: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank&rsquo;s Baneshwor branch has handed over 50 sets of dustbins to Tinkune Tole Sudhar Committee located at Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 Subidhanagar. Dustbins will help manage the waste, said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Similarly, the bank&rsquo;s Birgunj branch has provided the Alkhiya Math Management Committee with a water tank and some dustbins. The water tank will be helpful to provide drinking water to the pilgrims.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Likewise, the bank&rsquo;s Dhading branch has provided&nbsp;a scholarship scheme for&nbsp;Karneshwor Secondary School located at Nilkanth Municiplaity-7, Dhanding.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Bal Bikash Samaj ',
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			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 18: Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank handed Rs 1,50,000 to the Samaj. On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the Samaj, the bank handed a cheque for Rs 1,50,000 to Samaj&rsquo;s programme in-charge Govind Biswokarma. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The financial assistance will be used for the children&rsquo;s education and health, according to Samaj.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-18 15:59:29',
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			'id' => '17549',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'RBBL Caters Pre-Service Training to New Appointees ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">April 13: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Rastriya Banijya Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal inaugurated the pre-service training. Addressing the programme, Khanal asked the new appointees to work professionally to satisfy customers. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Deputy Chief Executive Office Saraswoti Adhikari said that the new appointees should be dutiful at their work to win customers&rsquo; trust and confidence.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Department Chief Bhim Prasad Ghimire of Human Resource Departmnet at the RBBL had administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-appointed staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-13 16:29:12',
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			'id' => '17543',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Releases New Calendar on the Theme of Climate Change Awareness',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year 2080 BS.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">2080</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> BS</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bank informed that the calendar includes information related to climate change awareness and environmental promotion. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank&#39;s Chief Executive Officer Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer Sujit Kumar Shakya, Deputy Chief Executive Officers Vinay Kumar Regmi and Bhupendra Pandey launched the wall calendar and table calendar on the eve of the Nepali New Year. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The calendars feature pictures on the theme of weather and natural beauty of the 12 months and appeal for environmental protection. Similarly, the calendars also depict pictures of the beautiful mountain range, flying birds and the endangered snow leopard.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '17538',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Launches Disability-friendly ATM at Sipnal Injury Rehabilitation Center ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre’s Sanga. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on&nbsp;the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre&rsquo;s Sanga.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have brought the disability-friendly ATM into operation to ensure everyone&rsquo;s access to banking facility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of the&nbsp;21st anniversary of the rehabilitation center last Friday, Banepa Municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shantiranta Shakya, Himalyan Bank&rsquo;s Chairman Prachanda Bahadaur Shrestha and Rehabilitation Center&rsquo;s Chairperson Dr Shanta Dixit jointly inaugurated the ATM.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank has been providing services through 189 branches, 20 extended counters, and more than 262 ATMs to its customers across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-12 17:23:23',
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			'id' => '17528',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nepali Banks Are Safe and Sound, Says Governor Adhikari ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal's banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal&#39;s banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In a press meet organized by the NRB to release the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal based on eight months&#39; data of the current fiscal year on Tuesday, Governor Adhikari said that the positive changes seen in the economic indicators at present have signaled the safe and sound status of banks and financial institutions. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion, the Governor said that the issue of liquidity crunch will not continue in the banks and financial institutions for a long time, due to improvement in economic indicators owing to central bank&#39;s prudential regulations.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&quot;Minor shocks cannot and will not have any impact in the banking sector and overall economy as financial statistics are robust&rdquo;, according to Governor Adhikari.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Contrary to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat&rsquo;s assurances of lowering the interest rates, Governor Adhikari made it clear that markets will determine the banks&rsquo; interest rates.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;Demand and supply, and state of liquidity will determine bank interest rates. Nepal Rastra Bank will not interfere with interest rates as markets will determine the rates,&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
Adhikari clarified.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'id' => '17519',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikash Bank Provides Booth to Shoe Mender ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The motto of the booth is to provide a convenient place for the local entrepreneurs run their businesses,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Krishna Raj Chalise, Member of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No-3, had inaugurated the booth.<br />
The booth was handed over to Naresh Mahara, a shoe mender from Bansbari.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The bank has set the goal to give a systematic place to shoe menders and help them in earning a living under its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; the bank informed.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '17512',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Students with Educational Materials ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of 16th anniversary of Manakamana Basic School, the bank handed over educational materials to students from marginalized communities.<br />
&ldquo;The bank has imparted assistance to students from financially and socially weak segments to ensure their access to quality education as part of its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;<br />
The bank has plans to operate educational support programmes from other branches of other provinces as well.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-11 06:15:46',
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			'id' => '17509',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Provides Rs 6.9 million Scholarships to Police School  ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:20px">April 10: Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Sunrise Bank said that it had imparted the scholarship amount to eight schools operated by Nepal Police to encourage diligent and intelligent children of on-service, retired, martyred and police personnel with disabilities to excel in their studies.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have funded the scholarship to 15 students to study from Grade 4 to Grade 12,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In an agreement signing ceremony at Nepal Police Headquarters Naxal, IGP Basant and Bank&rsquo;s CEO Suman Sharma accompanied by high ranking officials from Nepal Police and Sunrise Bank were present.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Chief Executive Officer Suman Sharma said that scholarship will motivate children of police personnel to to study hard and excel. &nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '17416',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Bank Interest Rates Not Expensive, Says NBA ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Nepal Bankers’ Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.  Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers’ association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 31: Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.&nbsp; Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers&rsquo; association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">&ldquo;It is not prudent to say that interest rates have become dearer comparing them to the period of COVID-19. Interest rates have just gone up to the pre-COVID-19 level,&rdquo; said Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association Chairman Sunil KC.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chairman KC clarified that protest targeted against banks and financial institutions will not change interest&nbsp;rates. &ldquo;Demand and supply will determine interest rates, not the protest and agitation,&rdquo; KC, who is also Chief Executive Officer of NMB Bank added.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC said that it was unfortunate banks and financial institutions were receiving attacks from all sides. &ldquo;The attacks appear to be against banks on the surface. But, they are against entire industrial sector, around 40 million account holders and over the whole country,&rdquo; KC explained.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC opined that impact of activities targeted against banks would be long-term and the whole country would have to pay the price for such activities. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chair KC made it clear that protests against banks will have serious effects on foreign investment. He cautioned that country and its economy will have to face consequences of anti-bank activities.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Of late, banks have optimized investment on electric vehicles and productive sector significantly for the sustainable growth of the national economy, accoridng to KC.</span></p>
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			'id' => '17382',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Published its Greenhouse Gas Emission Report',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank’s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. According to a statement issued by the bank, the report was made public as a part of commitment letter signed by Nabil Bank as one of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) signatories in 2021. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The IPF portfolio includes a range of investment and loans to business sectors like energy, cement, airlines, telecommunication services and others, added the statement. The Sustainable Banking vertical of the bank had set out to measure emissions from bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio under IPF division.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The assessment of the portfolio&rsquo;s carbon emission revealed that the total emissions for the year 2022 amounted 80,671.37 tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent. Simultaneously, investment on hydro and solar comprises carbon-dioxide emission avoided by 2131.81 tonnes. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;While this is a significant amount, we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint and make our portfolio more sustainable,&rdquo; the statement quoted Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, as saying. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that Nabil Bank is dedicated to building a sustainable future, he added, &ldquo;We recognize that this requires collective action. We believe that transparency is essential in achieving our goals, as we are committed to providing regular updates on our progress towards a net-zero carbon footprint.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank claimed that it has pioneered in financial service innovations and sustainability in the banking industry.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;The sustainable banking unit set up by bank is an approach to a new banking culture altogether and comes out of its desire to do responsible banking.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&nbsp;According to the bank, it chooses to be more sustainable in all its actions, be it in its own operations and resource management, overall business activities including its CSR initiatives. Moreover, the bank said it encourages its staff for sustainable practices in daily lives, both inside and outside the office and shall gradually de-carbonize its own operations through clean energy sources.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '17363',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sanima Life and Reliance Life Commence Integrated Transaction ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday. ',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:18px">March 24: Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the joint transaction will be carried out under the name &ldquo;Sanima Reliance Life Insurance&rdquo;. The two companies were merged with a swap ratio of 1:1.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">The Nepal Insurance Authority had given final approval to Sanima and Reliance Life Insurance Company for merger on March 2. Likewise, the two companies were granted merger approval by the Office of the &nbsp;Company Registrar &nbsp;for merger on March 13.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the paid-up capital of the merged entity has reached Rs 4.18 billion. Prior to the merger, Sanima Life Insurance Company had the paid-up capital of Rs 2 billion, while the paid-up capital of Reliance Life Insurance Company was Rs 2.10 billion.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'RBB Imparts Pre Service Training To New Employees ',
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			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 21: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">At the inauguration ceremony of the training programme, RBB&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kiran Kumar Shrestha asked the freshly-recruited young employees to provide quality banking services for the bank&rsquo;s growth of productivity.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion, RBB&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal had briefed the new-recruits about their duties and responsibilities in their workplace.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Likewise, the head of the Human Resource Department of the RBB Bhim Prasad Ghimire had administered the oath of office and secrecy to fresh staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Dinesh Thakali Appointed CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank for Four-Year Term',
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			'summary' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.  Thakali's appointment was made by the bank's Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">April 28: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment was made by the bank&#39;s Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a highly experienced banking professional with a proven track record of leading successful financial institutions. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Prior to his new role, he served as Deputy General Manager at Prabhu Bank Limited for two years before working as Managing Director at Prabhu Capital for an additional two years. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Shangrila Development Bank.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a chartered accountant with extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets, as well as experience in managing bank loans and deposit marketing.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali holds a Master&#39;s degree in Management and a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Law from Tribhuvan University. He has also completed courses on banking and management from institutions such as the World Bank, AIT Thailand, and the London School of Economics.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment as CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is for a four-year term, during which he will be responsible for leading the bank&#39;s growth and expansion strategies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">The bank&#39;s Board of Directors expressed confidence in Thakali&#39;s ability to drive the bank&#39;s success and deliver value to its customers and stakeholders.</span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University Collaborate to Enhance Banking Facilities and Skills',
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			'summary' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.  As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">April 20: Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank will establish a branch within the university premises at Gothgaun, Morang, for easy accessibility and quality services.</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;In return, Purbanchal University will assist the bank by offering various training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of its banking staff.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MOU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Yadav Raj Koirala, Vice Chancellor, and Sanjesh Prasad Koirala, Chief of Inspection and Valuation, Purbanchal University, along with Bhupendra Pandey, Deputy CEO and Kabindra Prasad Shrestha, Chief of Wholesale Liability, Nabil Bank.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;CEO Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration and highlighted the benefits that Nabil Bank&#39;s employees would receive through the training and development programs offered by the university. He also assured the provision of high-quality banking services to the university.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The agreement is expected to be advantageous for both parties, as it will provide greater convenience and accessibility for the university staff and enable Nabil Bank to enhance its banking facilities and staff skills.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Supports Different Organisations ',
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			'summary' => 'As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places. ',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 18: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank&rsquo;s Baneshwor branch has handed over 50 sets of dustbins to Tinkune Tole Sudhar Committee located at Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 Subidhanagar. Dustbins will help manage the waste, said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Similarly, the bank&rsquo;s Birgunj branch has provided the Alkhiya Math Management Committee with a water tank and some dustbins. The water tank will be helpful to provide drinking water to the pilgrims.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Likewise, the bank&rsquo;s Dhading branch has provided&nbsp;a scholarship scheme for&nbsp;Karneshwor Secondary School located at Nilkanth Municiplaity-7, Dhanding.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Bal Bikash Samaj ',
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			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 18: Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank handed Rs 1,50,000 to the Samaj. On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the Samaj, the bank handed a cheque for Rs 1,50,000 to Samaj&rsquo;s programme in-charge Govind Biswokarma. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The financial assistance will be used for the children&rsquo;s education and health, according to Samaj.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'RBBL Caters Pre-Service Training to New Appointees ',
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			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">April 13: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Rastriya Banijya Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal inaugurated the pre-service training. Addressing the programme, Khanal asked the new appointees to work professionally to satisfy customers. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Deputy Chief Executive Office Saraswoti Adhikari said that the new appointees should be dutiful at their work to win customers&rsquo; trust and confidence.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Department Chief Bhim Prasad Ghimire of Human Resource Departmnet at the RBBL had administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-appointed staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Releases New Calendar on the Theme of Climate Change Awareness',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year 2080 BS.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">2080</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> BS</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bank informed that the calendar includes information related to climate change awareness and environmental promotion. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank&#39;s Chief Executive Officer Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer Sujit Kumar Shakya, Deputy Chief Executive Officers Vinay Kumar Regmi and Bhupendra Pandey launched the wall calendar and table calendar on the eve of the Nepali New Year. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The calendars feature pictures on the theme of weather and natural beauty of the 12 months and appeal for environmental protection. Similarly, the calendars also depict pictures of the beautiful mountain range, flying birds and the endangered snow leopard.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Launches Disability-friendly ATM at Sipnal Injury Rehabilitation Center ',
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			'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre’s Sanga. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on&nbsp;the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre&rsquo;s Sanga.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have brought the disability-friendly ATM into operation to ensure everyone&rsquo;s access to banking facility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of the&nbsp;21st anniversary of the rehabilitation center last Friday, Banepa Municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shantiranta Shakya, Himalyan Bank&rsquo;s Chairman Prachanda Bahadaur Shrestha and Rehabilitation Center&rsquo;s Chairperson Dr Shanta Dixit jointly inaugurated the ATM.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank has been providing services through 189 branches, 20 extended counters, and more than 262 ATMs to its customers across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'Nepali Banks Are Safe and Sound, Says Governor Adhikari ',
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			'summary' => 'April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal's banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal&#39;s banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In a press meet organized by the NRB to release the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal based on eight months&#39; data of the current fiscal year on Tuesday, Governor Adhikari said that the positive changes seen in the economic indicators at present have signaled the safe and sound status of banks and financial institutions. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion, the Governor said that the issue of liquidity crunch will not continue in the banks and financial institutions for a long time, due to improvement in economic indicators owing to central bank&#39;s prudential regulations.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&quot;Minor shocks cannot and will not have any impact in the banking sector and overall economy as financial statistics are robust&rdquo;, according to Governor Adhikari.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Contrary to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat&rsquo;s assurances of lowering the interest rates, Governor Adhikari made it clear that markets will determine the banks&rsquo; interest rates.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;Demand and supply, and state of liquidity will determine bank interest rates. Nepal Rastra Bank will not interfere with interest rates as markets will determine the rates,&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
Adhikari clarified.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikash Bank Provides Booth to Shoe Mender ',
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			'summary' => 'Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday. ',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The motto of the booth is to provide a convenient place for the local entrepreneurs run their businesses,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Krishna Raj Chalise, Member of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No-3, had inaugurated the booth.<br />
The booth was handed over to Naresh Mahara, a shoe mender from Bansbari.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The bank has set the goal to give a systematic place to shoe menders and help them in earning a living under its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; the bank informed.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of 16th anniversary of Manakamana Basic School, the bank handed over educational materials to students from marginalized communities.<br />
&ldquo;The bank has imparted assistance to students from financially and socially weak segments to ensure their access to quality education as part of its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;<br />
The bank has plans to operate educational support programmes from other branches of other provinces as well.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Provides Rs 6.9 million Scholarships to Police School  ',
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			'summary' => 'Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 10: Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Sunrise Bank said that it had imparted the scholarship amount to eight schools operated by Nepal Police to encourage diligent and intelligent children of on-service, retired, martyred and police personnel with disabilities to excel in their studies.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have funded the scholarship to 15 students to study from Grade 4 to Grade 12,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In an agreement signing ceremony at Nepal Police Headquarters Naxal, IGP Basant and Bank&rsquo;s CEO Suman Sharma accompanied by high ranking officials from Nepal Police and Sunrise Bank were present.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Chief Executive Officer Suman Sharma said that scholarship will motivate children of police personnel to to study hard and excel. &nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Bank Interest Rates Not Expensive, Says NBA ',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Bankers’ Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.  Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers’ association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 31: Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.&nbsp; Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers&rsquo; association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">&ldquo;It is not prudent to say that interest rates have become dearer comparing them to the period of COVID-19. Interest rates have just gone up to the pre-COVID-19 level,&rdquo; said Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association Chairman Sunil KC.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chairman KC clarified that protest targeted against banks and financial institutions will not change interest&nbsp;rates. &ldquo;Demand and supply will determine interest rates, not the protest and agitation,&rdquo; KC, who is also Chief Executive Officer of NMB Bank added.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC said that it was unfortunate banks and financial institutions were receiving attacks from all sides. &ldquo;The attacks appear to be against banks on the surface. But, they are against entire industrial sector, around 40 million account holders and over the whole country,&rdquo; KC explained.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC opined that impact of activities targeted against banks would be long-term and the whole country would have to pay the price for such activities. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chair KC made it clear that protests against banks will have serious effects on foreign investment. He cautioned that country and its economy will have to face consequences of anti-bank activities.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Of late, banks have optimized investment on electric vehicles and productive sector significantly for the sustainable growth of the national economy, accoridng to KC.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Published its Greenhouse Gas Emission Report',
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			'summary' => 'March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank’s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. According to a statement issued by the bank, the report was made public as a part of commitment letter signed by Nabil Bank as one of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) signatories in 2021. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The IPF portfolio includes a range of investment and loans to business sectors like energy, cement, airlines, telecommunication services and others, added the statement. The Sustainable Banking vertical of the bank had set out to measure emissions from bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio under IPF division.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The assessment of the portfolio&rsquo;s carbon emission revealed that the total emissions for the year 2022 amounted 80,671.37 tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent. Simultaneously, investment on hydro and solar comprises carbon-dioxide emission avoided by 2131.81 tonnes. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;While this is a significant amount, we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint and make our portfolio more sustainable,&rdquo; the statement quoted Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, as saying. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that Nabil Bank is dedicated to building a sustainable future, he added, &ldquo;We recognize that this requires collective action. We believe that transparency is essential in achieving our goals, as we are committed to providing regular updates on our progress towards a net-zero carbon footprint.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank claimed that it has pioneered in financial service innovations and sustainability in the banking industry.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;The sustainable banking unit set up by bank is an approach to a new banking culture altogether and comes out of its desire to do responsible banking.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&nbsp;According to the bank, it chooses to be more sustainable in all its actions, be it in its own operations and resource management, overall business activities including its CSR initiatives. Moreover, the bank said it encourages its staff for sustainable practices in daily lives, both inside and outside the office and shall gradually de-carbonize its own operations through clean energy sources.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Sanima Life and Reliance Life Commence Integrated Transaction ',
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			'summary' => 'Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday. ',
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<span style="font-size:18px">March 24: Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the joint transaction will be carried out under the name &ldquo;Sanima Reliance Life Insurance&rdquo;. The two companies were merged with a swap ratio of 1:1.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">The Nepal Insurance Authority had given final approval to Sanima and Reliance Life Insurance Company for merger on March 2. Likewise, the two companies were granted merger approval by the Office of the &nbsp;Company Registrar &nbsp;for merger on March 13.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the paid-up capital of the merged entity has reached Rs 4.18 billion. Prior to the merger, Sanima Life Insurance Company had the paid-up capital of Rs 2 billion, while the paid-up capital of Reliance Life Insurance Company was Rs 2.10 billion.&nbsp;</span><br />
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			'title' => 'RBB Imparts Pre Service Training To New Employees ',
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			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 21: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">At the inauguration ceremony of the training programme, RBB&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kiran Kumar Shrestha asked the freshly-recruited young employees to provide quality banking services for the bank&rsquo;s growth of productivity.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion, RBB&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal had briefed the new-recruits about their duties and responsibilities in their workplace.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Likewise, the head of the Human Resource Department of the RBB Bhim Prasad Ghimire had administered the oath of office and secrecy to fresh staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Dinesh Thakali Appointed CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank for Four-Year Term',
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			'summary' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.  Thakali's appointment was made by the bank's Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">April 28: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has announced the appointment of Dinesh Thakali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 28, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment was made by the bank&#39;s Board of Directors during a meeting held on Wednesday.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a highly experienced banking professional with a proven track record of leading successful financial institutions. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Prior to his new role, he served as Deputy General Manager at Prabhu Bank Limited for two years before working as Managing Director at Prabhu Capital for an additional two years. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Shangrila Development Bank.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali is a chartered accountant with extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets, as well as experience in managing bank loans and deposit marketing.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali holds a Master&#39;s degree in Management and a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Law from Tribhuvan University. He has also completed courses on banking and management from institutions such as the World Bank, AIT Thailand, and the London School of Economics.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Thakali&#39;s appointment as CEO of Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank is for a four-year term, during which he will be responsible for leading the bank&#39;s growth and expansion strategies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">The bank&#39;s Board of Directors expressed confidence in Thakali&#39;s ability to drive the bank&#39;s success and deliver value to its customers and stakeholders.</span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University Collaborate to Enhance Banking Facilities and Skills',
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			'summary' => 'Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.  As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">April 20: Nabil Bank and Purbanchal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance banking facilities and provide skill enhancement programs.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, Nabil Bank will offer total banking facilities and digital solutions to all staff members of Purbanchal University. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank will establish a branch within the university premises at Gothgaun, Morang, for easy accessibility and quality services.</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;In return, Purbanchal University will assist the bank by offering various training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of its banking staff.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MOU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Yadav Raj Koirala, Vice Chancellor, and Sanjesh Prasad Koirala, Chief of Inspection and Valuation, Purbanchal University, along with Bhupendra Pandey, Deputy CEO and Kabindra Prasad Shrestha, Chief of Wholesale Liability, Nabil Bank.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;CEO Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration and highlighted the benefits that Nabil Bank&#39;s employees would receive through the training and development programs offered by the university. He also assured the provision of high-quality banking services to the university.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The agreement is expected to be advantageous for both parties, as it will provide greater convenience and accessibility for the university staff and enable Nabil Bank to enhance its banking facilities and staff skills.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Supports Different Organisations ',
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			'summary' => 'As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places. ',
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<span style="font-size:20px">April 18: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has helped different organizations at different places.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank&rsquo;s Baneshwor branch has handed over 50 sets of dustbins to Tinkune Tole Sudhar Committee located at Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 Subidhanagar. Dustbins will help manage the waste, said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Similarly, the bank&rsquo;s Birgunj branch has provided the Alkhiya Math Management Committee with a water tank and some dustbins. The water tank will be helpful to provide drinking water to the pilgrims.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Likewise, the bank&rsquo;s Dhading branch has provided&nbsp;a scholarship scheme for&nbsp;Karneshwor Secondary School located at Nilkanth Municiplaity-7, Dhanding.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '17596',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Bal Bikash Samaj ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 18: Citizens Bank International has provided financial assistance to Bal Bikash Samaj, a non-governmental organization working in the field of orphan children.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank handed Rs 1,50,000 to the Samaj. On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the Samaj, the bank handed a cheque for Rs 1,50,000 to Samaj&rsquo;s programme in-charge Govind Biswokarma. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The financial assistance will be used for the children&rsquo;s education and health, according to Samaj.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-18 15:59:29',
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			'id' => '17549',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'RBBL Caters Pre-Service Training to New Appointees ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">April 13: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has started a 14-day pre-service training to newly-appointed 74 employees for Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces in Kathmandu from Wednesday.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Rastriya Banijya Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal inaugurated the pre-service training. Addressing the programme, Khanal asked the new appointees to work professionally to satisfy customers. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Deputy Chief Executive Office Saraswoti Adhikari said that the new appointees should be dutiful at their work to win customers&rsquo; trust and confidence.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Department Chief Bhim Prasad Ghimire of Human Resource Departmnet at the RBBL had administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-appointed staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
',
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			'created' => '2023-04-13',
			'modified' => '2023-04-13',
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '17284',
			'image' => '20230413043104_collage - 2023-03-21T170708.448.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-04-13 16:29:12',
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			'id' => '17543',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Releases New Calendar on the Theme of Climate Change Awareness',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year 2080 BS.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">April 13: Nabil Bank has released a new calendar for the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">2080</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> BS</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bank informed that the calendar includes information related to climate change awareness and environmental promotion. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank&#39;s Chief Executive Officer Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer Sujit Kumar Shakya, Deputy Chief Executive Officers Vinay Kumar Regmi and Bhupendra Pandey launched the wall calendar and table calendar on the eve of the Nepali New Year. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The calendars feature pictures on the theme of weather and natural beauty of the 12 months and appeal for environmental protection. Similarly, the calendars also depict pictures of the beautiful mountain range, flying birds and the endangered snow leopard.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-13 12:31:32',
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			'id' => '17538',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Launches Disability-friendly ATM at Sipnal Injury Rehabilitation Center ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre’s Sanga. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: Himalayan Bank Limited has brought a disability-friendly Automated Teller Machine (ATM) into operation on&nbsp;the premises of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center sat Kavre&rsquo;s Sanga.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have brought the disability-friendly ATM into operation to ensure everyone&rsquo;s access to banking facility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of the&nbsp;21st anniversary of the rehabilitation center last Friday, Banepa Municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shantiranta Shakya, Himalyan Bank&rsquo;s Chairman Prachanda Bahadaur Shrestha and Rehabilitation Center&rsquo;s Chairperson Dr Shanta Dixit jointly inaugurated the ATM.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">The bank has been providing services through 189 branches, 20 extended counters, and more than 262 ATMs to its customers across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2023-04-12',
			'modified' => '2023-04-12',
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			'sortorder' => '17273',
			'image' => '20230412052815_collage - 2023-04-12T172705.972.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-04-12 17:23:23',
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			'id' => '17528',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nepali Banks Are Safe and Sound, Says Governor Adhikari ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal's banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 12: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that the condition of Nepal&#39;s banks and financial institutions is safe and sound at present.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In a press meet organized by the NRB to release the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal based on eight months&#39; data of the current fiscal year on Tuesday, Governor Adhikari said that the positive changes seen in the economic indicators at present have signaled the safe and sound status of banks and financial institutions. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion, the Governor said that the issue of liquidity crunch will not continue in the banks and financial institutions for a long time, due to improvement in economic indicators owing to central bank&#39;s prudential regulations.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&quot;Minor shocks cannot and will not have any impact in the banking sector and overall economy as financial statistics are robust&rdquo;, according to Governor Adhikari.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Contrary to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat&rsquo;s assurances of lowering the interest rates, Governor Adhikari made it clear that markets will determine the banks&rsquo; interest rates.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;Demand and supply, and state of liquidity will determine bank interest rates. Nepal Rastra Bank will not interfere with interest rates as markets will determine the rates,&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
Adhikari clarified.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-04-12 06:08:33',
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			'id' => '17519',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Bikash Bank Provides Booth to Shoe Mender ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday. ',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank provided a booth built for shoe menders in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward-3 Office and Jod Initiative located in Bansbari, Kathmandu last Wednesday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The motto of the booth is to provide a convenient place for the local entrepreneurs run their businesses,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Krishna Raj Chalise, Member of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No-3, had inaugurated the booth.<br />
The booth was handed over to Naresh Mahara, a shoe mender from Bansbari.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;The bank has set the goal to give a systematic place to shoe menders and help them in earning a living under its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; the bank informed.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2023-04-11',
			'modified' => '2023-04-11',
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			'sortorder' => '17254',
			'image' => '20230411040656_collage - 2023-04-11T160742.955.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-04-11 16:04:02',
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			'id' => '17512',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Citizens Bank International Supports Students with Educational Materials ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 11: Citizens Bank International Dharapani branch has provided students from marginalized and backward communities with educational materials in Nawalpur.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">On the occasion of 16th anniversary of Manakamana Basic School, the bank handed over educational materials to students from marginalized communities.<br />
&ldquo;The bank has imparted assistance to students from financially and socially weak segments to ensure their access to quality education as part of its corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said the bank.&nbsp;<br />
The bank has plans to operate educational support programmes from other branches of other provinces as well.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2023-04-11',
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			'sortorder' => '17247',
			'image' => '20230411061909_collage (69).jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-04-11 06:15:46',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '17509',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Provides Rs 6.9 million Scholarships to Police School  ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:20px">April 10: Sunrise Bank Limited has provided more than Rs 6.9 million in scholarship amount for hardworking and intelligent students studying at Nepal Police School under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Sunrise Bank said that it had imparted the scholarship amount to eight schools operated by Nepal Police to encourage diligent and intelligent children of on-service, retired, martyred and police personnel with disabilities to excel in their studies.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">&ldquo;We have funded the scholarship to 15 students to study from Grade 4 to Grade 12,&rdquo; said the bank.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">In an agreement signing ceremony at Nepal Police Headquarters Naxal, IGP Basant and Bank&rsquo;s CEO Suman Sharma accompanied by high ranking officials from Nepal Police and Sunrise Bank were present.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px">Chief Executive Officer Suman Sharma said that scholarship will motivate children of police personnel to to study hard and excel. &nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2023-04-10',
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			'sortorder' => '17244',
			'image' => '20230410051000_collage - 2023-04-10T171144.103.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-04-10 17:08:04',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '17416',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Bank Interest Rates Not Expensive, Says NBA ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Nepal Bankers’ Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.  Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers’ association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 31: Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association has insisted that bank interest rates are not expensive.&nbsp; Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the bankers&rsquo; association argued that bank interest rates are not as high as touted in the market.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">&ldquo;It is not prudent to say that interest rates have become dearer comparing them to the period of COVID-19. Interest rates have just gone up to the pre-COVID-19 level,&rdquo; said Nepal Bankers&rsquo; Association Chairman Sunil KC.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chairman KC clarified that protest targeted against banks and financial institutions will not change interest&nbsp;rates. &ldquo;Demand and supply will determine interest rates, not the protest and agitation,&rdquo; KC, who is also Chief Executive Officer of NMB Bank added.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC said that it was unfortunate banks and financial institutions were receiving attacks from all sides. &ldquo;The attacks appear to be against banks on the surface. But, they are against entire industrial sector, around 40 million account holders and over the whole country,&rdquo; KC explained.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">KC opined that impact of activities targeted against banks would be long-term and the whole country would have to pay the price for such activities. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">NBA Chair KC made it clear that protests against banks will have serious effects on foreign investment. He cautioned that country and its economy will have to face consequences of anti-bank activities.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Of late, banks have optimized investment on electric vehicles and productive sector significantly for the sustainable growth of the national economy, accoridng to KC.</span></p>
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			'created' => '2023-03-31',
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			'sortorder' => '17151',
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			'article_date' => '2023-03-31 06:10:58',
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			'id' => '17382',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Nabil Bank Published its Greenhouse Gas Emission Report',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank’s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">March 27: Nabil Bank has published its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission report of the year 2022 under the bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio by the Infrastructure and Project Financing (IPF) division. According to a statement issued by the bank, the report was made public as a part of commitment letter signed by Nabil Bank as one of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) signatories in 2021. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The IPF portfolio includes a range of investment and loans to business sectors like energy, cement, airlines, telecommunication services and others, added the statement. The Sustainable Banking vertical of the bank had set out to measure emissions from bank&rsquo;s loan and investments portfolio under IPF division.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The assessment of the portfolio&rsquo;s carbon emission revealed that the total emissions for the year 2022 amounted 80,671.37 tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent. Simultaneously, investment on hydro and solar comprises carbon-dioxide emission avoided by 2131.81 tonnes. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;While this is a significant amount, we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint and make our portfolio more sustainable,&rdquo; the statement quoted Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank, as saying. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that Nabil Bank is dedicated to building a sustainable future, he added, &ldquo;We recognize that this requires collective action. We believe that transparency is essential in achieving our goals, as we are committed to providing regular updates on our progress towards a net-zero carbon footprint.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Nabil Bank claimed that it has pioneered in financial service innovations and sustainability in the banking industry.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;The sustainable banking unit set up by bank is an approach to a new banking culture altogether and comes out of its desire to do responsible banking.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&nbsp;According to the bank, it chooses to be more sustainable in all its actions, be it in its own operations and resource management, overall business activities including its CSR initiatives. Moreover, the bank said it encourages its staff for sustainable practices in daily lives, both inside and outside the office and shall gradually de-carbonize its own operations through clean energy sources.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_date' => '2023-03-27 16:47:37',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '17363',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sanima Life and Reliance Life Commence Integrated Transaction ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday. ',
			'content' => '<p><br />
<span style="font-size:18px">March 24: Following the successful merger, Sanima Life Insurance and Reliance Life Insurance Company have started integrated business transaction from Thursday.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the joint transaction will be carried out under the name &ldquo;Sanima Reliance Life Insurance&rdquo;. The two companies were merged with a swap ratio of 1:1.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">The Nepal Insurance Authority had given final approval to Sanima and Reliance Life Insurance Company for merger on March 2. Likewise, the two companies were granted merger approval by the Office of the &nbsp;Company Registrar &nbsp;for merger on March 13.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">After the merger, the paid-up capital of the merged entity has reached Rs 4.18 billion. Prior to the merger, Sanima Life Insurance Company had the paid-up capital of Rs 2 billion, while the paid-up capital of Reliance Life Insurance Company was Rs 2.10 billion.&nbsp;</span><br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2023-03-24',
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			'sortorder' => '17098',
			'image' => '20230324045818_collage - 2023-03-24T165448.460.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2023-03-24 16:55:29',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '17337',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'RBB Imparts Pre Service Training To New Employees ',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px">March 21: Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited has started a 14-day Pre Service Training for newly-appointed 117 administrative assistants in Kathmandu from March 19.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">At the inauguration ceremony of the training programme, RBB&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kiran Kumar Shrestha asked the freshly-recruited young employees to provide quality banking services for the bank&rsquo;s growth of productivity.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion, RBB&rsquo;s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Devendraraman Khanal had briefed the new-recruits about their duties and responsibilities in their workplace.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px">Likewise, the head of the Human Resource Department of the RBB Bhim Prasad Ghimire had administered the oath of office and secrecy to fresh staffers.&nbsp;</span></p>

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