Washington D.C, Nov 11, 2024 – Nepal Bankers’ Association, an Umbrella Organisation of all 'A' Class Commercial Banks of Nepal has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.
“SME Finance Forum proudly welcomes the global learning platform. It is with great pleasure I welcome Nepal Bankers’ Association to SME Finance Forum which is in line with our strategy of to help emerging markets promoting more SME financing for impact,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
The Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) was established to foster collaboration and coordination among commercial banks in Nepal. NBA’s goal is to promote fair competition, maintain uniform banking policies, and adopt innovative technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the banking sector.
“We believe that joining the prestigious SME Finance Forum would significantly benefit the banking sector, especially as both the regulator and banks in Nepal are actively focused on enhancing financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).,” said Mr. Sunil KC, President of Nepal Bankers' Association.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)
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About Nepal Bankers’ Association
The Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) was established to foster collaboration and coordination among commercial banks in Nepal. NBA’s goal is to promote fair competition, maintain uniform banking policies, and adopt innovative technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the banking sector.
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