27th October 2024, Kathmandu
Global IME Bank Limited has been honored with the prestigious “Best Bank Award 2024” by Global Finance Magazine. The award ceremony took place in the United States, where Global Finance’s founder and editorial director, Joseph D. Giarraputo, presented the award to Global IME Bank’s Chairman, Chandra Prasad Dhakal, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Suman Pokhrel.
Global IME Bank Honored Best Bank
This accolade marks a significant achievement for Global IME Bank, underscoring its status as a reliable and leading financial institution in Nepal.
Why Global IME Bank Won the “Best Bank Award”?
Global IME Bank was recognized as the Best Bank of Nepal in 2024 due to its excellence across several key criteria, including reliability, efficient financial resource mobilization, expansion of banking access, strategic partnerships, customer-focused services, and high credit ratings. These factors have distinguished Global IME Bank from other banks in the country, solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Chairman Dhakal expressed his gratitude, attributing the award to the support of the Government of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank, shareholders, employees, and customers. He emphasized that this recognition will inspire the bank to further enhance its service quality and continue to innovate in the banking sector.
Global Recognition for Global IME Bank
Along with Global IME Bank, Global Finance Magazine awarded other top banks across various regions, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Central America, Latin America, and more. Global IME Bank is the first Nepali bank to receive this prestigious award from Global Finance. The magazine, known for honoring leading central and commercial banks worldwide, also awarded global financial giants like HSBC (Hong Kong), Bank of America (USA), State Bank of India, China Construction Bank, Maybank (Malaysia), Standard Chartered Bangladesh, and Metrobank (Philippines).
Setting a Benchmark for Nepali Banks
Global IME Bank’s consistent effort to deliver timely and innovative services that meet customer needs has been acknowledged through this award, motivating the bank to continue its journey toward creative banking solutions. Over the years, the bank has received numerous awards, including Bank of the Year 2014, Best Internet Bank 2016, Best Bank Nepal 2024, Best Bank ESG Nepal 2024, and Best Employer, among others.
As Nepal’s first private commercial bank with a branch network in all 77 districts, Global IME Bank offers top-notch services through 354 branches, 384 ATMs, 255 branchless banking services, 68 extension counters, and 3 international representative offices, totaling over 1,100 service points across Nepal.
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