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			'title' => 'NB Bank helps Lamjung School',
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			'summary' => 'May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.',
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	May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.</p>
<p>
	Salonika Singh, assistant general manager of the bank, handed over the materials to the principal of the school, Ramesh Babu Bista amid a function on May 23.</p>
<p>
	NB Bank said in a statement that it aims to uplift the living standard of people in line with the bank&rsquo;s slogan &lsquo;Hami sabaiko bank&rsquo;.</p>
<p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways to Provide Special Discount to Mega Bank Card Holders',
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			'summary' => 'May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. ',
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	May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. Mega Bank&rsquo;s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Qatar Airways&rsquo; Country Manager for Nepal Mohammad Imam signed an agreement to this effect amid a recent function in the capital.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Qatar Airways will give 10 percent discount on base fare to the credit and debit card holders of the bank. This offer will be valid for any of the 160 destinations that the airline company flies to.</p>
<p>
	Mega Bank&rsquo;s customers can purchase tickets at discount rate from Qatar Airways corporate office in Hattisar using their cards. The bank&rsquo;s customers can also book their tickets through Mega Smart Banking Service.</p>
<p>
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Inaugurates Branch at Janakpurdham',
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			'summary' => 'May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. Chief Minisger of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut inaugurated the branch amid a function on May 22, according to the bank.</p>
<p>
	Himalayan Bank said in a statement that it has a total of 58 branches with the inauguration of the new branch in Janakpur.</p>
<p>
	Addressing the function, Chief Minister Raut expressed his belief that the branch will facilitate the residents in expanding their businesses in the productive sector by meeting their financial needs apart from providing modern banking facilities.</p>
<p>
	Manoj Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Himalayan Bank Limited, shed light on the current financial position of the bank. According to him, deposit base of the bank has reached Rs 112.27 billion and loan portfolio is over Rs 98.53 billion. The bank has been able to generate operating profit of Rs 2.87 billion by the end of the third quarter of current fiscal year.</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Strengthens its Presence in Province 5',
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			'summary' => 'May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts. With the inauguration of the two new branches, Laxmi Bank now has a total of 105 branches spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank in a press statement that it opened a new branch each in Gulariya of Bardiya district and Tulsipur of Dang district . The total number of branches of Laxmi Bank in Province 5 now stands at 12. The new branches&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, according to the statement.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank said it has been providing banking service with a network of 105 branches in 47 districts, two extension counters and four hospital service counters, 127 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has adopted a strategy to expand its network to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Integrates its Internet Banking with Khalti',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. The bank said in a statement that its Internet banking users can now make real-time online payment to merchants where Khalti is accepted as payment method. The payment can also be done through Khalti&rsquo;s online portal.</p>
<p>
	Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy COO of the bank, and Manisn Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations amid a recent function.</p>
<p>
	Nepal SBI Bank said it is providing banking services from its 116 offices including 88 branches, 19 extension counters, one in-touch outlet, seven regional/provincial offices, a corporate office and a network of 116 ATMs (including two mobile ATMs and four CRMs) across the country.</p>
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			'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank Expands Branchless Banking Service',
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			'summary' => 'May 19: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 19<strong>:</strong> Machhapuchhre Bank&nbsp;Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.</p>
<p>
	With this, the bank now has branchless banking service in 90 locations across the country. According to the bank, its customers can avail different kinds of banking services including opening bank account, cash deposit and withdrawal etc without reaching its branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Acquisition of OM Development Bank',
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			'summary' => 'May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank. &nbsp;The bank said during a press conference in the capital on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Om Development Bank for the acquisition.</p>
<p>
	NBM Bank&rsquo;s promoter Pradeep Raj Pandey and Yogendra Lal Pradhan, promoter of Om Development Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the event, Sunil KC, CEO at NMB Bank, said the focus of the bank is not only to generate profit. &ldquo;The bank is looking forward to contribute to the economic development of the nation,&rdquo; he said, adding the bank will start joint transaction within the next two months.</p>
<p>
	Earlier, Om Development Bank was preparing for a merger with Prime Commercial Bank leading to a halt in its share trading for almost eight months.</p>
<p>
	After the acquisition, the total paid-up capital of the bank will be Rs 11.50 billion. The bank will operate through 163 branches and 120 ATM outlets. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '10447',
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Bank of China',
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			'summary' => 'May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	<div>
		May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. Sunrise Bank said in a statement that the agreement was signed by the representatives of the two banks amid a function in Kathmandu on May 13.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		According to the agreement, Sunrise Bank and BoC, Gansu Branch, will work together for trade in goods and services in the Chinese currency and will share information which might be relevant to both parties.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		All strategic activities mentioned in the agreement shall be within the frameworks of the central banks and the prevailing laws of the two countries, the statement added.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Chief executive officer of Sunrise Bank, Ratna Raj Bajracharya, and DGM of Bank of China, Gansu Branch, Wang Vaigun, signed the agreement on behalf of their organisations.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Gansu Governor Tang Rengiyan, Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Paudel and Minister for Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives of the province, Chakrapani Khanal were present during the agreement-signing ceremony.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NIBL now has 80 Branches',
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			'summary' => 'May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. According to NIBL, the new branch is the 80<sup>th</sup> branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank expects this branch to facilitate around 50,000 locals of Dewangunj Rural Municipality and its surrounding areas. The bank said in a statement that it will soon operate ATM service at the branch.</p>
<p>
	Vice-chairperson of Dewangunj, Punita Devi Yadav, inaugurated the branch amid a function recently, said the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it opened the new branch in Province 1 as per its policy of giving continuity to its financial literacy campaign.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has 24 branches in the Kathmandu Valley and 56 in the rest of the country. NIBL has been providing banking services with its network of 80 branches, 112 ATMS, 13 extension counters, 10 revenue collection counters and 51 branchless banking units across the country.</p>
<div>
	<p>
		&nbsp;</p>
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '10423',
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			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Kumari Bank Holds AGM',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. The 17th and 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank jointly held on May 9 approved the decision of the bank to issue the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The paid-up capital of the bank is expected to reach Rs 8.68 billion after issuing the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The total deposit of the bank as of Chaitra 2075/76 is Rs 77.29 billion and the loan provided by the bank is Rs 73.24 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	Meanwhile, the bank said its operating profit so far has been Rs 1.42 billion and the net profit Rs 1.00 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The bank has been providing its services with a network of 88 branches, 83 ATMs, three extension counters and three branchless banking facilities across the country.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
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			'id' => '10649',
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			'title' => 'Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Belt and Road Relay in Kathmandu',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 9: Standard Chartered Bank’s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 9: Standard Chartered Bank&rsquo;s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. According to the bank, the relay kicked off in Hong Kong on February 17 in conjunction with the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and will end in China.</p>
<p>
	The bank said in a statement that the employees of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal joined the eight staff athletes selected from the bank&rsquo;s diverse footprint in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas in a 5-kilometre run at the Armed Police Force Stadium, Halchowk. Nepal is the 43rd market in the B&amp;R Relay.</p>
<p>
	Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar said, &ldquo;The Belt and Road Initiative is core to Standard Chartered Bank as our footprints cover two-thirds of Belt and Road markets. I&rsquo;m really optimistic and excited about the initiative as it is very strategic to Nepal as a country. Globally, the bank is involved in more than 50 Belt and Road deals worth more than USD 10 billion across a range of products and services.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure projects and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa to enhance global connectivity. It covers more than 60 countries to address infrastructure gap and accelerate economic growth.&nbsp; In 2017, Standard Chartered Bank committed additional financing for the Belt and Road projects of at least USD 20 billion by 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank’s 102nd Branch in Salleri',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102nd branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102<sup>nd</sup> branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu. The new branch&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, the bank said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	With the addition the new branch, Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s network now includes 102 branches across 46 districts, five hospital service counters, 122 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it is rapidly expanding to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative savings accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it actively promotes digital channels such as internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of its &lsquo;bricks and clicks&rsquo; strategy.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '10620',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement Between Sun Nepal Life Insurance and Pokhara Finance',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4.  ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4. &nbsp;Raju KC,&nbsp; marketing development officer of the insurance company and Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Raju Mohan Bhattarai signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s customers can now avail insurance policies and hassle-free bancassurance services of Sun Nepal Life Insurance. The insurance service will be available at all branches of Pokhara Finance Ltd.</p>
<p>
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	May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre. The service was inaugurated by Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha in the presence of the municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shyam Sundar Shrestha, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya and other members of the bank.</p>
<p>
	Bhim Narayan Shrestha, branch manager of the bank&rsquo;s Bhaktapur branch, handed over a point of sales machine to the agent/representative of the branchless banking service. According to the bank, the machine enables the customers to make transaction through debit/credit cards from those places where there are no branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
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			'summary' => 'May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank’s chairman. ',
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	May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank&rsquo;s chairman. Issuing a statement, the bank said that a meeting of the board of directors of the bank on April 26 unanimously appointed Shrestha as the chairman.</p>
<p>
	Shrestha has been the chairman of the bank since the last three years.</p>
<p>
	Meanwhile, the bank&rsquo;s general assembly has approved the distribution of 2 percent bonus share and 4.5 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p>
<p>
	The bank said its paid-up capital will reach Rs 8.41 billion after issuing the bonus share. &nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NB Bank helps Lamjung School',
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			'summary' => 'May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.',
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	May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.</p>
<p>
	Salonika Singh, assistant general manager of the bank, handed over the materials to the principal of the school, Ramesh Babu Bista amid a function on May 23.</p>
<p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways to Provide Special Discount to Mega Bank Card Holders',
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			'summary' => 'May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. ',
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	May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. Mega Bank&rsquo;s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Qatar Airways&rsquo; Country Manager for Nepal Mohammad Imam signed an agreement to this effect amid a recent function in the capital.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Qatar Airways will give 10 percent discount on base fare to the credit and debit card holders of the bank. This offer will be valid for any of the 160 destinations that the airline company flies to.</p>
<p>
	Mega Bank&rsquo;s customers can purchase tickets at discount rate from Qatar Airways corporate office in Hattisar using their cards. The bank&rsquo;s customers can also book their tickets through Mega Smart Banking Service.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Inaugurates Branch at Janakpurdham',
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			'summary' => 'May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. ',
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	May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. Chief Minisger of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut inaugurated the branch amid a function on May 22, according to the bank.</p>
<p>
	Himalayan Bank said in a statement that it has a total of 58 branches with the inauguration of the new branch in Janakpur.</p>
<p>
	Addressing the function, Chief Minister Raut expressed his belief that the branch will facilitate the residents in expanding their businesses in the productive sector by meeting their financial needs apart from providing modern banking facilities.</p>
<p>
	Manoj Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Himalayan Bank Limited, shed light on the current financial position of the bank. According to him, deposit base of the bank has reached Rs 112.27 billion and loan portfolio is over Rs 98.53 billion. The bank has been able to generate operating profit of Rs 2.87 billion by the end of the third quarter of current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Strengthens its Presence in Province 5',
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			'summary' => 'May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts.',
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	May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts. With the inauguration of the two new branches, Laxmi Bank now has a total of 105 branches spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank in a press statement that it opened a new branch each in Gulariya of Bardiya district and Tulsipur of Dang district . The total number of branches of Laxmi Bank in Province 5 now stands at 12. The new branches&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, according to the statement.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank said it has been providing banking service with a network of 105 branches in 47 districts, two extension counters and four hospital service counters, 127 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has adopted a strategy to expand its network to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '10483',
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			'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Integrates its Internet Banking with Khalti',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. The bank said in a statement that its Internet banking users can now make real-time online payment to merchants where Khalti is accepted as payment method. The payment can also be done through Khalti&rsquo;s online portal.</p>
<p>
	Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy COO of the bank, and Manisn Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations amid a recent function.</p>
<p>
	Nepal SBI Bank said it is providing banking services from its 116 offices including 88 branches, 19 extension counters, one in-touch outlet, seven regional/provincial offices, a corporate office and a network of 116 ATMs (including two mobile ATMs and four CRMs) across the country.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '10475',
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			'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank Expands Branchless Banking Service',
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			'summary' => 'May 19: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 19<strong>:</strong> Machhapuchhre Bank&nbsp;Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.</p>
<p>
	With this, the bank now has branchless banking service in 90 locations across the country. According to the bank, its customers can avail different kinds of banking services including opening bank account, cash deposit and withdrawal etc without reaching its branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-19',
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			'sortorder' => '10460',
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			'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Acquisition of OM Development Bank',
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			'summary' => 'May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank. &nbsp;The bank said during a press conference in the capital on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Om Development Bank for the acquisition.</p>
<p>
	NBM Bank&rsquo;s promoter Pradeep Raj Pandey and Yogendra Lal Pradhan, promoter of Om Development Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the event, Sunil KC, CEO at NMB Bank, said the focus of the bank is not only to generate profit. &ldquo;The bank is looking forward to contribute to the economic development of the nation,&rdquo; he said, adding the bank will start joint transaction within the next two months.</p>
<p>
	Earlier, Om Development Bank was preparing for a merger with Prime Commercial Bank leading to a halt in its share trading for almost eight months.</p>
<p>
	After the acquisition, the total paid-up capital of the bank will be Rs 11.50 billion. The bank will operate through 163 branches and 120 ATM outlets. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Bank of China',
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			'summary' => 'May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	<div>
		May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. Sunrise Bank said in a statement that the agreement was signed by the representatives of the two banks amid a function in Kathmandu on May 13.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		According to the agreement, Sunrise Bank and BoC, Gansu Branch, will work together for trade in goods and services in the Chinese currency and will share information which might be relevant to both parties.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		All strategic activities mentioned in the agreement shall be within the frameworks of the central banks and the prevailing laws of the two countries, the statement added.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Chief executive officer of Sunrise Bank, Ratna Raj Bajracharya, and DGM of Bank of China, Gansu Branch, Wang Vaigun, signed the agreement on behalf of their organisations.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Gansu Governor Tang Rengiyan, Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Paudel and Minister for Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives of the province, Chakrapani Khanal were present during the agreement-signing ceremony.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NIBL now has 80 Branches',
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			'summary' => 'May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. According to NIBL, the new branch is the 80<sup>th</sup> branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank expects this branch to facilitate around 50,000 locals of Dewangunj Rural Municipality and its surrounding areas. The bank said in a statement that it will soon operate ATM service at the branch.</p>
<p>
	Vice-chairperson of Dewangunj, Punita Devi Yadav, inaugurated the branch amid a function recently, said the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it opened the new branch in Province 1 as per its policy of giving continuity to its financial literacy campaign.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has 24 branches in the Kathmandu Valley and 56 in the rest of the country. NIBL has been providing banking services with its network of 80 branches, 112 ATMS, 13 extension counters, 10 revenue collection counters and 51 branchless banking units across the country.</p>
<div>
	<p>
		&nbsp;</p>
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Kumari Bank Holds AGM',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. ',
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	May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. The 17th and 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank jointly held on May 9 approved the decision of the bank to issue the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The paid-up capital of the bank is expected to reach Rs 8.68 billion after issuing the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The total deposit of the bank as of Chaitra 2075/76 is Rs 77.29 billion and the loan provided by the bank is Rs 73.24 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	Meanwhile, the bank said its operating profit so far has been Rs 1.42 billion and the net profit Rs 1.00 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The bank has been providing its services with a network of 88 branches, 83 ATMs, three extension counters and three branchless banking facilities across the country.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
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			'summary' => 'May 9: Standard Chartered Bank’s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. ',
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	May 9: Standard Chartered Bank&rsquo;s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. According to the bank, the relay kicked off in Hong Kong on February 17 in conjunction with the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and will end in China.</p>
<p>
	The bank said in a statement that the employees of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal joined the eight staff athletes selected from the bank&rsquo;s diverse footprint in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas in a 5-kilometre run at the Armed Police Force Stadium, Halchowk. Nepal is the 43rd market in the B&amp;R Relay.</p>
<p>
	Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar said, &ldquo;The Belt and Road Initiative is core to Standard Chartered Bank as our footprints cover two-thirds of Belt and Road markets. I&rsquo;m really optimistic and excited about the initiative as it is very strategic to Nepal as a country. Globally, the bank is involved in more than 50 Belt and Road deals worth more than USD 10 billion across a range of products and services.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure projects and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa to enhance global connectivity. It covers more than 60 countries to address infrastructure gap and accelerate economic growth.&nbsp; In 2017, Standard Chartered Bank committed additional financing for the Belt and Road projects of at least USD 20 billion by 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
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	May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102<sup>nd</sup> branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu. The new branch&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, the bank said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	With the addition the new branch, Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s network now includes 102 branches across 46 districts, five hospital service counters, 122 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it is rapidly expanding to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative savings accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it actively promotes digital channels such as internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of its &lsquo;bricks and clicks&rsquo; strategy.</p>
<p>
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			'summary' => 'May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4.  ',
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	May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4. &nbsp;Raju KC,&nbsp; marketing development officer of the insurance company and Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Raju Mohan Bhattarai signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s customers can now avail insurance policies and hassle-free bancassurance services of Sun Nepal Life Insurance. The insurance service will be available at all branches of Pokhara Finance Ltd.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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	May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre. The service was inaugurated by Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha in the presence of the municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shyam Sundar Shrestha, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya and other members of the bank.</p>
<p>
	Bhim Narayan Shrestha, branch manager of the bank&rsquo;s Bhaktapur branch, handed over a point of sales machine to the agent/representative of the branchless banking service. According to the bank, the machine enables the customers to make transaction through debit/credit cards from those places where there are no branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank’s chairman. ',
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	May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank&rsquo;s chairman. Issuing a statement, the bank said that a meeting of the board of directors of the bank on April 26 unanimously appointed Shrestha as the chairman.</p>
<p>
	Shrestha has been the chairman of the bank since the last three years.</p>
<p>
	Meanwhile, the bank&rsquo;s general assembly has approved the distribution of 2 percent bonus share and 4.5 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p>
<p>
	The bank said its paid-up capital will reach Rs 8.41 billion after issuing the bonus share. &nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NB Bank helps Lamjung School',
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			'summary' => 'May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.',
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	May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.</p>
<p>
	Salonika Singh, assistant general manager of the bank, handed over the materials to the principal of the school, Ramesh Babu Bista amid a function on May 23.</p>
<p>
	NB Bank said in a statement that it aims to uplift the living standard of people in line with the bank&rsquo;s slogan &lsquo;Hami sabaiko bank&rsquo;.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways to Provide Special Discount to Mega Bank Card Holders',
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			'summary' => 'May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. ',
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	May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. Mega Bank&rsquo;s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Qatar Airways&rsquo; Country Manager for Nepal Mohammad Imam signed an agreement to this effect amid a recent function in the capital.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Qatar Airways will give 10 percent discount on base fare to the credit and debit card holders of the bank. This offer will be valid for any of the 160 destinations that the airline company flies to.</p>
<p>
	Mega Bank&rsquo;s customers can purchase tickets at discount rate from Qatar Airways corporate office in Hattisar using their cards. The bank&rsquo;s customers can also book their tickets through Mega Smart Banking Service.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Inaugurates Branch at Janakpurdham',
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			'summary' => 'May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. ',
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	May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. Chief Minisger of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut inaugurated the branch amid a function on May 22, according to the bank.</p>
<p>
	Himalayan Bank said in a statement that it has a total of 58 branches with the inauguration of the new branch in Janakpur.</p>
<p>
	Addressing the function, Chief Minister Raut expressed his belief that the branch will facilitate the residents in expanding their businesses in the productive sector by meeting their financial needs apart from providing modern banking facilities.</p>
<p>
	Manoj Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Himalayan Bank Limited, shed light on the current financial position of the bank. According to him, deposit base of the bank has reached Rs 112.27 billion and loan portfolio is over Rs 98.53 billion. The bank has been able to generate operating profit of Rs 2.87 billion by the end of the third quarter of current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Strengthens its Presence in Province 5',
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			'summary' => 'May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts.',
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	May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts. With the inauguration of the two new branches, Laxmi Bank now has a total of 105 branches spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank in a press statement that it opened a new branch each in Gulariya of Bardiya district and Tulsipur of Dang district . The total number of branches of Laxmi Bank in Province 5 now stands at 12. The new branches&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, according to the statement.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank said it has been providing banking service with a network of 105 branches in 47 districts, two extension counters and four hospital service counters, 127 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has adopted a strategy to expand its network to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Integrates its Internet Banking with Khalti',
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			'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. ',
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	May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. The bank said in a statement that its Internet banking users can now make real-time online payment to merchants where Khalti is accepted as payment method. The payment can also be done through Khalti&rsquo;s online portal.</p>
<p>
	Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy COO of the bank, and Manisn Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations amid a recent function.</p>
<p>
	Nepal SBI Bank said it is providing banking services from its 116 offices including 88 branches, 19 extension counters, one in-touch outlet, seven regional/provincial offices, a corporate office and a network of 116 ATMs (including two mobile ATMs and four CRMs) across the country.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank Expands Branchless Banking Service',
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			'summary' => 'May 19: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.',
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	May 19<strong>:</strong> Machhapuchhre Bank&nbsp;Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.</p>
<p>
	With this, the bank now has branchless banking service in 90 locations across the country. According to the bank, its customers can avail different kinds of banking services including opening bank account, cash deposit and withdrawal etc without reaching its branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Acquisition of OM Development Bank',
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			'summary' => 'May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank.',
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	May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank. &nbsp;The bank said during a press conference in the capital on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Om Development Bank for the acquisition.</p>
<p>
	NBM Bank&rsquo;s promoter Pradeep Raj Pandey and Yogendra Lal Pradhan, promoter of Om Development Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the event, Sunil KC, CEO at NMB Bank, said the focus of the bank is not only to generate profit. &ldquo;The bank is looking forward to contribute to the economic development of the nation,&rdquo; he said, adding the bank will start joint transaction within the next two months.</p>
<p>
	Earlier, Om Development Bank was preparing for a merger with Prime Commercial Bank leading to a halt in its share trading for almost eight months.</p>
<p>
	After the acquisition, the total paid-up capital of the bank will be Rs 11.50 billion. The bank will operate through 163 branches and 120 ATM outlets. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Bank of China',
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			'summary' => 'May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	<div>
		May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. Sunrise Bank said in a statement that the agreement was signed by the representatives of the two banks amid a function in Kathmandu on May 13.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		According to the agreement, Sunrise Bank and BoC, Gansu Branch, will work together for trade in goods and services in the Chinese currency and will share information which might be relevant to both parties.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		All strategic activities mentioned in the agreement shall be within the frameworks of the central banks and the prevailing laws of the two countries, the statement added.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Chief executive officer of Sunrise Bank, Ratna Raj Bajracharya, and DGM of Bank of China, Gansu Branch, Wang Vaigun, signed the agreement on behalf of their organisations.</div>
	<div>
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	<div>
		Gansu Governor Tang Rengiyan, Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Paudel and Minister for Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives of the province, Chakrapani Khanal were present during the agreement-signing ceremony.</div>
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			'title' => 'NIBL now has 80 Branches',
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			'summary' => 'May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. ',
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	May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. According to NIBL, the new branch is the 80<sup>th</sup> branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank expects this branch to facilitate around 50,000 locals of Dewangunj Rural Municipality and its surrounding areas. The bank said in a statement that it will soon operate ATM service at the branch.</p>
<p>
	Vice-chairperson of Dewangunj, Punita Devi Yadav, inaugurated the branch amid a function recently, said the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it opened the new branch in Province 1 as per its policy of giving continuity to its financial literacy campaign.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has 24 branches in the Kathmandu Valley and 56 in the rest of the country. NIBL has been providing banking services with its network of 80 branches, 112 ATMS, 13 extension counters, 10 revenue collection counters and 51 branchless banking units across the country.</p>
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			'title' => 'Kumari Bank Holds AGM',
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			'summary' => 'May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. ',
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	May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. The 17th and 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank jointly held on May 9 approved the decision of the bank to issue the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The paid-up capital of the bank is expected to reach Rs 8.68 billion after issuing the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The total deposit of the bank as of Chaitra 2075/76 is Rs 77.29 billion and the loan provided by the bank is Rs 73.24 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	Meanwhile, the bank said its operating profit so far has been Rs 1.42 billion and the net profit Rs 1.00 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The bank has been providing its services with a network of 88 branches, 83 ATMs, three extension counters and three branchless banking facilities across the country.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
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			'title' => 'Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Belt and Road Relay in Kathmandu',
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			'summary' => 'May 9: Standard Chartered Bank’s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. ',
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	May 9: Standard Chartered Bank&rsquo;s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. According to the bank, the relay kicked off in Hong Kong on February 17 in conjunction with the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and will end in China.</p>
<p>
	The bank said in a statement that the employees of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal joined the eight staff athletes selected from the bank&rsquo;s diverse footprint in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas in a 5-kilometre run at the Armed Police Force Stadium, Halchowk. Nepal is the 43rd market in the B&amp;R Relay.</p>
<p>
	Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar said, &ldquo;The Belt and Road Initiative is core to Standard Chartered Bank as our footprints cover two-thirds of Belt and Road markets. I&rsquo;m really optimistic and excited about the initiative as it is very strategic to Nepal as a country. Globally, the bank is involved in more than 50 Belt and Road deals worth more than USD 10 billion across a range of products and services.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure projects and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa to enhance global connectivity. It covers more than 60 countries to address infrastructure gap and accelerate economic growth.&nbsp; In 2017, Standard Chartered Bank committed additional financing for the Belt and Road projects of at least USD 20 billion by 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102nd branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu.',
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	May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102<sup>nd</sup> branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu. The new branch&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, the bank said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
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<p>
	The bank said it is rapidly expanding to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative savings accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it actively promotes digital channels such as internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of its &lsquo;bricks and clicks&rsquo; strategy.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement Between Sun Nepal Life Insurance and Pokhara Finance',
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			'summary' => 'May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4.  ',
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	May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4. &nbsp;Raju KC,&nbsp; marketing development officer of the insurance company and Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Raju Mohan Bhattarai signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Extends its Branchless Banking Service at Nala',
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			'summary' => 'May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre.',
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	May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre. The service was inaugurated by Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha in the presence of the municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shyam Sundar Shrestha, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya and other members of the bank.</p>
<p>
	Bhim Narayan Shrestha, branch manager of the bank&rsquo;s Bhaktapur branch, handed over a point of sales machine to the agent/representative of the branchless banking service. According to the bank, the machine enables the customers to make transaction through debit/credit cards from those places where there are no branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank’s chairman. ',
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	May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank&rsquo;s chairman. Issuing a statement, the bank said that a meeting of the board of directors of the bank on April 26 unanimously appointed Shrestha as the chairman.</p>
<p>
	Shrestha has been the chairman of the bank since the last three years.</p>
<p>
	Meanwhile, the bank&rsquo;s general assembly has approved the distribution of 2 percent bonus share and 4.5 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p>
<p>
	The bank said its paid-up capital will reach Rs 8.41 billion after issuing the bonus share. &nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.',
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	May 28: Nepal Bangladesh has provided lab equipment and four sets of computers worth Rs 450,000 to Lamjung-based Lokraj Aadarsha Secondary School under its corporate service responsibility.</p>
<p>
	Salonika Singh, assistant general manager of the bank, handed over the materials to the principal of the school, Ramesh Babu Bista amid a function on May 23.</p>
<p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways to Provide Special Discount to Mega Bank Card Holders',
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			'summary' => 'May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. ',
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	May 24: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways to provide special discounts to its card holders for flight tickets from the airline company. Mega Bank&rsquo;s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Qatar Airways&rsquo; Country Manager for Nepal Mohammad Imam signed an agreement to this effect amid a recent function in the capital.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Qatar Airways will give 10 percent discount on base fare to the credit and debit card holders of the bank. This offer will be valid for any of the 160 destinations that the airline company flies to.</p>
<p>
	Mega Bank&rsquo;s customers can purchase tickets at discount rate from Qatar Airways corporate office in Hattisar using their cards. The bank&rsquo;s customers can also book their tickets through Mega Smart Banking Service.</p>
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			'summary' => 'May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. ',
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	May 23: Himalayan Bank has extended its network with the opening of its latest branch at Station Road of Janakpurdham. Chief Minisger of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut inaugurated the branch amid a function on May 22, according to the bank.</p>
<p>
	Himalayan Bank said in a statement that it has a total of 58 branches with the inauguration of the new branch in Janakpur.</p>
<p>
	Addressing the function, Chief Minister Raut expressed his belief that the branch will facilitate the residents in expanding their businesses in the productive sector by meeting their financial needs apart from providing modern banking facilities.</p>
<p>
	Manoj Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Himalayan Bank Limited, shed light on the current financial position of the bank. According to him, deposit base of the bank has reached Rs 112.27 billion and loan portfolio is over Rs 98.53 billion. The bank has been able to generate operating profit of Rs 2.87 billion by the end of the third quarter of current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Strengthens its Presence in Province 5',
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			'summary' => 'May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts.',
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	May 22: Laxmi Bank has extended its network with the opening of one branch each in Bardiya and Dang districts. With the inauguration of the two new branches, Laxmi Bank now has a total of 105 branches spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	Laxmi Bank in a press statement that it opened a new branch each in Gulariya of Bardiya district and Tulsipur of Dang district . The total number of branches of Laxmi Bank in Province 5 now stands at 12. The new branches&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, according to the statement.</p>
<p>
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<p>
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Integrates its Internet Banking with Khalti',
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			'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. ',
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	May 21: Nepal SBI Bank has announced the integration of its Internet banking platform with Khalti digital wallet for processing various kinds of merchant payments. The bank said in a statement that its Internet banking users can now make real-time online payment to merchants where Khalti is accepted as payment method. The payment can also be done through Khalti&rsquo;s online portal.</p>
<p>
	Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy COO of the bank, and Manisn Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations amid a recent function.</p>
<p>
	Nepal SBI Bank said it is providing banking services from its 116 offices including 88 branches, 19 extension counters, one in-touch outlet, seven regional/provincial offices, a corporate office and a network of 116 ATMs (including two mobile ATMs and four CRMs) across the country.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '10709',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank Expands Branchless Banking Service',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 19: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 19<strong>:</strong> Machhapuchhre Bank&nbsp;Limited (MBL) has brought into operation its branchless banking service at Punnihawa of Kotahi Mai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi district.</p>
<p>
	With this, the bank now has branchless banking service in 90 locations across the country. According to the bank, its customers can avail different kinds of banking services including opening bank account, cash deposit and withdrawal etc without reaching its branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-19',
			'modified' => '2019-05-19',
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			'sortorder' => '10460',
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			'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '10696',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Acquisition of OM Development Bank',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 17: NMB Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Om Development Bank. &nbsp;The bank said during a press conference in the capital on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Om Development Bank for the acquisition.</p>
<p>
	NBM Bank&rsquo;s promoter Pradeep Raj Pandey and Yogendra Lal Pradhan, promoter of Om Development Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the event, Sunil KC, CEO at NMB Bank, said the focus of the bank is not only to generate profit. &ldquo;The bank is looking forward to contribute to the economic development of the nation,&rdquo; he said, adding the bank will start joint transaction within the next two months.</p>
<p>
	Earlier, Om Development Bank was preparing for a merger with Prime Commercial Bank leading to a halt in its share trading for almost eight months.</p>
<p>
	After the acquisition, the total paid-up capital of the bank will be Rs 11.50 billion. The bank will operate through 163 branches and 120 ATM outlets. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-17',
			'modified' => '2019-05-17',
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10447',
			'image' => '20190517125304_nmb.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-17 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10689',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Bank of China',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	<div>
		May 15: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Bank of China (BoC), Gansu branch. Sunrise Bank said in a statement that the agreement was signed by the representatives of the two banks amid a function in Kathmandu on May 13.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		According to the agreement, Sunrise Bank and BoC, Gansu Branch, will work together for trade in goods and services in the Chinese currency and will share information which might be relevant to both parties.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		All strategic activities mentioned in the agreement shall be within the frameworks of the central banks and the prevailing laws of the two countries, the statement added.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Chief executive officer of Sunrise Bank, Ratna Raj Bajracharya, and DGM of Bank of China, Gansu Branch, Wang Vaigun, signed the agreement on behalf of their organisations.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		Gansu Governor Tang Rengiyan, Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Paudel and Minister for Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives of the province, Chakrapani Khanal were present during the agreement-signing ceremony.</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
	<div>
		&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-15',
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			'sortorder' => '10440',
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			'article_date' => '2019-05-15 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '10672',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'NIBL now has 80 Branches',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 13: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has expanded its branch network with the operation of a new branch in Dewangunj of Sunsari district. According to NIBL, the new branch is the 80<sup>th</sup> branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank expects this branch to facilitate around 50,000 locals of Dewangunj Rural Municipality and its surrounding areas. The bank said in a statement that it will soon operate ATM service at the branch.</p>
<p>
	Vice-chairperson of Dewangunj, Punita Devi Yadav, inaugurated the branch amid a function recently, said the bank.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it opened the new branch in Province 1 as per its policy of giving continuity to its financial literacy campaign.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it has 24 branches in the Kathmandu Valley and 56 in the rest of the country. NIBL has been providing banking services with its network of 80 branches, 112 ATMS, 13 extension counters, 10 revenue collection counters and 51 branchless banking units across the country.</p>
<div>
	<p>
		&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
',
			'published' => true,
			'created' => '2019-05-12',
			'modified' => '2019-05-13',
			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10423',
			'image' => '20190512045639_dewangunj3.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-12 00:00:00',
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	(int) 9 => array(
		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10656',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Kumari Bank Holds AGM',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. ',
			'content' => '<div>
	May 10: Kumari Bank has decided to issue 21.25 percent bonus shares (12.75 percent bonus shares for FY 2073/74 and 8.50 percent bonus shares for the 2074/75) to its shareholders. The 17th and 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank jointly held on May 9 approved the decision of the bank to issue the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The paid-up capital of the bank is expected to reach Rs 8.68 billion after issuing the bonus shares.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The total deposit of the bank as of Chaitra 2075/76 is Rs 77.29 billion and the loan provided by the bank is Rs 73.24 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	Meanwhile, the bank said its operating profit so far has been Rs 1.42 billion and the net profit Rs 1.00 billion.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
<div>
	The bank has been providing its services with a network of 88 branches, 83 ATMs, three extension counters and three branchless banking facilities across the country.</div>
<div>
	&nbsp;</div>
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			'created' => '2019-05-10',
			'modified' => '2019-05-10',
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10407',
			'image' => '20190510124313_kuamri.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-10 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10649',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Belt and Road Relay in Kathmandu',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 9: Standard Chartered Bank’s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 9: Standard Chartered Bank&rsquo;s first ever global Belt and Road Relay which runs across forty-four markets within a 90-day period reached Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 8. According to the bank, the relay kicked off in Hong Kong on February 17 in conjunction with the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and will end in China.</p>
<p>
	The bank said in a statement that the employees of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal joined the eight staff athletes selected from the bank&rsquo;s diverse footprint in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas in a 5-kilometre run at the Armed Police Force Stadium, Halchowk. Nepal is the 43rd market in the B&amp;R Relay.</p>
<p>
	Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Nepal Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar said, &ldquo;The Belt and Road Initiative is core to Standard Chartered Bank as our footprints cover two-thirds of Belt and Road markets. I&rsquo;m really optimistic and excited about the initiative as it is very strategic to Nepal as a country. Globally, the bank is involved in more than 50 Belt and Road deals worth more than USD 10 billion across a range of products and services.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure projects and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa to enhance global connectivity. It covers more than 60 countries to address infrastructure gap and accelerate economic growth.&nbsp; In 2017, Standard Chartered Bank committed additional financing for the Belt and Road projects of at least USD 20 billion by 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-09',
			'modified' => '2019-05-09',
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			'sortorder' => '10400',
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			'article_date' => '2019-05-09 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '10633',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank’s 102nd Branch in Salleri',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102nd branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 7: Laxmi Bank has inaugurated its 102<sup>nd</sup> branch in Salleri, Solukhumbu. The new branch&nbsp;will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet&nbsp;the needs of individuals and small businesses, the bank said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	With the addition the new branch, Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s network now includes 102 branches across 46 districts, five hospital service counters, 122 ATMs, 2,500 remittance agents and 58 branchless banking agents spread across the country.</p>
<p>
	The bank said it is rapidly expanding to newer and underserved markets with the aim of meeting the growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative savings accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, insurance etc.</p>
<p>
	The bank further said that it actively promotes digital channels such as internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of its &lsquo;bricks and clicks&rsquo; strategy.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'published' => true,
			'created' => '2019-05-07',
			'modified' => '2019-05-07',
			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10384',
			'image' => '20190507125540_Clipboard01.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-07 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10620',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement Between Sun Nepal Life Insurance and Pokhara Finance',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4.  ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 5: Sun Nepal Life Insurance has signed bancassurance agreement with Pokhara Finance Ltd on Saturday, May 4. &nbsp;Raju KC,&nbsp; marketing development officer of the insurance company and Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Raju Mohan Bhattarai signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, Pokhara Finance&rsquo;s customers can now avail insurance policies and hassle-free bancassurance services of Sun Nepal Life Insurance. The insurance service will be available at all branches of Pokhara Finance Ltd.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-05',
			'modified' => '2019-05-05',
			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10371',
			'image' => '20190505012853_aaa.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-05 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10611',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Extends its Branchless Banking Service at Nala',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre.',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 3: Sunrise Bank has started branchless banking service at Nala of Banepa Municipality-10, Kavre. The service was inaugurated by Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha in the presence of the municipality&rsquo;s Mayor Shyam Sundar Shrestha, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya and other members of the bank.</p>
<p>
	Bhim Narayan Shrestha, branch manager of the bank&rsquo;s Bhaktapur branch, handed over a point of sales machine to the agent/representative of the branchless banking service. According to the bank, the machine enables the customers to make transaction through debit/credit cards from those places where there are no branch offices.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'created' => '2019-05-03',
			'modified' => '2019-05-03',
			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '10362',
			'image' => '20190503032703_sunrise.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-05-03 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '10601',
			'article_category_id' => '218',
			'title' => 'Shrestha Reappointed Chairman of Century Commercial Bank',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank’s chairman. ',
			'content' => '<p>
	May 2: Century Commercial Bank has reappointed Rajesh Kumar Shrestha as the bank&rsquo;s chairman. Issuing a statement, the bank said that a meeting of the board of directors of the bank on April 26 unanimously appointed Shrestha as the chairman.</p>
<p>
	Shrestha has been the chairman of the bank since the last three years.</p>
<p>
	Meanwhile, the bank&rsquo;s general assembly has approved the distribution of 2 percent bonus share and 4.5 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p>
<p>
	The bank said its paid-up capital will reach Rs 8.41 billion after issuing the bonus share. &nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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