BFIN Marks 7th Anniversary with Major Global Conference

     Kathmandu, Nepal – August 14, 2025 – The Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN) celebrates a significant milestone this year, marking its seventh anniversary with a flagship conference titled “Global Economic and Technological Landscape: Strengthening Growth, Ensuring Stability, and Embracing Innovation.

Conference Overview

  Set against a backdrop of mounting global challenges—including inflation, supply chain pressures, and the transition to green economies—the conference aims to foster actionable strategies for sustainable financial resilience. The agenda spans a sweeping array of critical topics:

a) Macroeconomic outlook and strategies for growth

b) Green finance innovations, including insights from Nepal’s pioneering public green bond

c) The future of microfinance and sectoral sustainability

d) Systemic risk management and financial system stability

e) Technological disruptions: Fintech, AI, and digital transformation in financial services

f) Managing non-performing assets (NPAs), insurance sector innovations, and client accountability

g) Recovering from financial crises, regional development via banking, ethical integrity, and inclusive growth strategies

    Esteemed speakers from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and beyond—including senior financial policymakers and global thought leaders—will deliver keynote addresses and lead panel discussions.

Distinguished Speakers and Guests

   The event will be inaugurated by Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, Member of Nepal’s National Planning Commission, alongside Mr. Chinta Mani Siwakoti and Dr. Ravindra Prasad Pandey, Board Members of Nepal Rastra Bank. The roster of luminaries also features international and regional experts from institutions such as VISA, GGGI, ICIMOD, and universities in Germany and Australia, as well as senior leaders from Nepal’s banking and insurance sectors.

L&D Excellence Awards

    Concurrent with the anniversary conference, BFIN will present its 2025 Learning & Development (L&D) Excellence Awards, which honor financial institutions that have demonstrated exceptional investment in capacity building. Awards will be granted across the Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers, along with sector-specific recognition for commercial banks, development banks, finance companies, and microfinance institutions. Winners will receive prestigious scholarships for international training programs—underscoring BFIN’s dedication to professional development and institutional excellence.

About BFIN

     Founded under Nepal’s Company Act in August 2018 (2075 Shrawan 29), BFIN serves as the premier institute for professional capacity-building in the financial sector. With over 12 conferences, 433 national and international programs, and training for more than 16,000 participants, BFIN continues to deliver accredited courses, research, certifications, executive training, and impactful consulting services.