8th August 2025, Kathmandu
Nabil Bank won two awards at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 in Singapore: the Cybersecurity Innovation Award – Nepal and Nepal Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year 2025.
Nabil Bags Fintech Awards
These awards recognize the bank’s commitment to security, digital innovation, and support for major domestic projects.
Nabil Bank’s Cybersecurity Excellence
The Cybersecurity Innovation Award highlights Nabil Bank’s proactive approach to safeguarding its digital infrastructure and customer data. In an era of increasing cyber threats, the bank’s efforts to implement robust security measures and adopt cutting-edge technology are crucial. This award from a prestigious international platform like the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards validates Nabil Bank’s position as a leader in protecting digital assets within Nepal’s financial sector.
A Leader in Project Finance
Being named Nepal Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year 2025 is a testament to Nabil Bank’s significant role in the country’s economic development. This award recognizes the bank’s expertise in providing specialized financing solutions for largescale domestic projects. These projects often include infrastructure, energy, and other key sectors that are vital for Nepal’s growth. Nabil’s ability to successfully support these ventures showcases its financial strength and strategic vision.
Honoring Innovation and Excellence
The awards highlighted significant contributions in various fintech areas, including cybersecurity, digital payments, project financing, and more. An expert panel of judges from firms like Kearney, EYParthenon, PwC Singapore, and Bain & Company evaluated the nominees. This rigorous process ensured that the awards went to companies and initiatives that have made a real impact on the industry.
The winners showcased a diverse range of innovations. For example, the Cybersecurity Innovation Award recognized a bank’s efforts to protect customer assets from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Other awards celebrated advancements in Ecosystem Collaboration and AIPowered Analytics, which are reshaping how financial institutions interact with customers and manage risk.
Key Fintech Categories Recognized
The awards program emphasized the importance of fintech in reshaping Asia’s financial landscape. Categories included:
- Cybersecurity Innovation Award: Honoring advancements in protecting digital assets and customer data.
- Payments Solution Award: Recognizing innovative payment platforms and services.
- Fintech Initiative Award: Celebrating new and impactful fintech projects.
- Project Finance Bank of the Year: Highlighting excellence in financing largescale domestic projects.
The event demonstrated how fintech is not just about technology, but about creating more secure, convenient, and accessible financial services for people across Asia.
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