Family businesses play a key role in Nepal’s economic and socio-cultural structure. These businesses not only create jobs, but also often act as guardians of unique cultural traditions and craft skills passed down from generation to generation.
Tag: banking and finance
E-commerce ‘Nepali style’: Behind the scenes of developing successful local online platforms
As prayer flags flutter in the Himalayan breeze, the winds of digital change are sweeping across Nepal, transforming the country’s economic landscape at an astonishing rate.
Digital Rupee on the Horizon? Potential and Risks of the National Bank of Nepal’s CBDC for the Country’s Financial System
The global financial system is on the verge of significant transformations, largely driven by the rapid development of digital technologies. One of the most discussed innovations in recent years has been the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
Bank branches in the era of “Digital First”: How can banks transform their physical network to loyalty and profitability?
The evolution of banking in Nepal, like many countries around the world, is characterized by a rapid shift from traditional service models to digital technologies.
Mobile-First: How Nepal is Leapfrogging Legacy Technologies to Cutting-Edge Mobile Solutions
Nepal has become one of the most striking examples of this “leapfrogging.” The country has turned its geographic and infrastructural limitations into a unique advantage…
Awakening the “sleeping giant”: a roadmap for the development of the insurance market in Nepal – from innovative products
The agricultural sector suffers from the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and other natural disasters, while the flow of remittances can be unstable due to global economic downturns or political changes in the host countries.
Fintech for All: How Innovative Payments and Digital Wallets Are Expanding Financial Inclusion for Every Nepalese
We begin by examining the underlying problem—pervasive financial exclusion—and then dive into how digital payments and microcredit are changing the game.
Nepal’s Cooperative Sector (Sahakari): A Hidden Threat to Financial Stability or an Untapped Engine for Inclusive Growth?
The cooperative movement in Nepal has a long history, formally beginning in the 1950s, and was initially focused on meeting the needs of the rural population in the agricultural sector.
Next-Generation Remittances: How Fintech Transforming the Market in Nepal – Opportunities for Banks
The digital transformation of the remittance sector offers significant opportunities for Nepal’s commercial banks. These include expanding their customer base, especially among the younger generation
Green Finance for a Sustainable Nepal: Assessing the Banking Sector’s to Finance Green Projects
The key findings indicate that despite the emergence of building blocks for green finance, such as dedicated credit products and green bond issuance, the banking sector faces significant systemic challenges.