Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCBL) CEO P.D. Singh Reaffirms Commitment During Nepal Visit

23rd July 2026, Kathmandu

During his official visit to Kathmandu, Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCBL) CEO P.D. Singh Reaffirms Commitment to connecting Nepalese businesses with global capital markets, boosting trade opportunities, and expanding customized banking and corporate lending solutions across South Asia.

SCBL CEO P.D. Singh Reaffirms

Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCBNL) hosted Mr. P.D. Singh, Chief Executive Officer, India and South Asia, during his official visit to Nepal from 19–21 July 2026.

The high-level visit emphasized the bank’s global network strength, commitment to cross-border financial solutions, and ongoing partnership with Nepal’s economic development priorities.

During his three-day visit, Mr. Singh engaged in high-level discussions with key government and regulatory stakeholders, including:

Hon. Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Minister of Finance

Hon. Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, Vice Chairperson of the National Planning Commission

Mr. Kiran Pandit, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank

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The conversations focused on addressing Nepal’s economic development goals, facilitating cross-border trade, unlocking sustainable foreign investment, and fostering collaboration across public and financial sectors.

Unlocking Cross-Border Opportunities & Sustainable Growth

The official itinerary featured a networking event organized by Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The gathering brought together corporate leaders, banking executives, representatives from multilateral financial institutions, and long-standing clients to explore future economic growth and trade channels.

Speaking at the event, Mr. P.D. Singh highlighted the bank’s international network as a gateway for South Asian economies:

“As a global network, we are well positioned to connect South Asian economies to global markets. The Bank’s expertise in cross-border lending, advisory, capital, and customized business solutions enables our clients across markets like Nepal to drive growth, which further fuels the country’s economic development.”

Standard Chartered’s Legacy in Nepal

Operating in the country since 1987, Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited remains the only international bank active in the country. Standard Chartered Group holds a 70.21% majority stake, while 29.79% is held by the general public.

The bank holds an ICRANP-IR AAA credit rating from ICRA Nepal, reflecting its financial stability, governance, and risk management.

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