The Bank for All

Global IME Bank proudly serves all 77 districts of Nepal, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accessibility. Experience unparalleled banking services and innovative solutions to elevate your financial journey.

Our Story

Global Bank Limited began its journey in 2007 as a 'Class A' commercial bank after receiving approval from Nepal Rastra Bank. In 2012, it merged with the former IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited, subsequently rebranding and operating as Global IME Bank Limited. Over the years, we expanded further, merging with other financial institutions, including Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd., Janata Bank Nepal Limited, and Bank of Kathmandu. These strategic mergers have made us Nepal’s largest bank, with a strong foundation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We aspire to be “The Bank for All,” fueling the economy with world-class banking services. Established in 2007, GIBL began with the largest capital base for a commercial bank in Nepal, which has since grown to NPR 36.1287 billion. Our shares are publicly traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange, reflecting our solid financial standing and trustworthiness.

Mission

To win respectable market share through customer focused quality products and services, innovative business solutions and technology driven banking thereby enhancing the growth and profitability of the bank so as to ensure the optimum benefit to all stake holders at all times.

Vision

The Bank shares a common vision of "The Bank for All" amongst its Promoters, Directors, Management Team and Staff in commitment to providing the highest standard of services for customers from all regions and societies. 

Our Global Presence

Global IME Bank has been expanding its services in the international market. So far, the bank is the only Nepalese bank with 3 international representative offices in London (UK), Delhi (India), and Sydney (Australia). Additionally, the bank has deployed Relationship Officers (RO) in 12 different countries to promote Bank’s product & services and remittance through formal channel.

The bank is one of the few banks in Nepal having borrowings from international financial institutions, such as British International Investment (erstwhile CDC), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and KFW Development Bank, to promote and support sustainable development projects and SMEs/MSMEs

CEO's Message

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Despite the numerous economic challenges leading to sluggish economic activities, which was further exacerbated by global economic volatility, the bank has remained resilient and performed. Even in this unfavorable business and operating environment, the bank saw an opportunity to prove its ability to sail through challenges and build resilient infrastructure for future growth. As we look back at the last year’s performance, it is evident that the Bank is emerging as a leading player in the industry by leveraging its inherent strengths as well as capitalizing on emerging opportunities. With the strategic plan “Lakshya (Target) -2025”, the bank began its digitalization journey. Every day the bank is moving steadfast in achieving the goals set in various parameters and avenues envisioned within their defined timeline. Our relentless pursuit of digital transformation in all areas of business has helped offset some of the adverse impacts of economic challenges. Navigating within this difficult context has also offered us the opportunity to re-think and re-engineer many of our processes and become more efficient and productive in all that we do. The key thrust of the plan is to leverage digitization and innovation as a catalyst for increasing business, diversifying income streams, and optimizing costs to elevate efficiency at all fronts.

 

Our vision towards digitization

The digital revolution in financial services has occurred at an unprecedented rate, transforming the way banks interact with their customers and how customers interact in the market. In this evolving environment, strengthening digital capabilities remains a focus for our long term goal. Given our unmatched customer reach, geographical presence, we are mindful of the role we can play in driving digital literacy across our customers. Our branches have actively been involved in financial and digital literacy campaign across the country. The result of these initiatives have been well reflected through our increasing digital user base. With our new dynamic “Global Smart Plus” mobile baking application, we are attempting to redefine banking experience to our customers through quick, secure, and convenient banking/ payment system, contributing to the efforts of making the economy cashless. We have been observing visible results as customer footfall at our branches have drastically fallen. We are proud to share that out of total average daily customer transactions, more than 80% are through digital as against around 50% in previous year! With the foresight of “Lakshya 2025” we believe our reach can only be fulfilled if we are to be digitized in our every work process and within ourselves. The Bank’s internal work process have been digested to the great extent which has contributed in our additional capability enhancement. The move to adapt newer technological processes has positively impacted the efficiency and ease with which customers are able to interact with the Bank. Digital adaption was further aided by on-boarding our clients from the onset to our digital platform which offers them end[1]to-end assistance of banking services. In parallel to our heightened digital focus, we up skilled our staff with a clear focus on the fast-changing needs in the industry. With the rapid pace of digital transformation and financial innovations, we are keeping up with our customers’ aspirations and expectations. We aim to be front runners in every business automation through a formidable digital infrastructure.

 

Way Forward

Since stepping into Global IME Bank, I have overseen challenging times from sluggish economic activities due to global conflict, post-merger integration of diverse work force and streamlining the business pattern/ culture to propel growth and navigating out of COVID-19 – which remains pivotal. These experiences have always demonstrated that the Nepalese economy offer substantial untapped business potential – particularly in SMEs and Agriculture which is also the backbone of the economy. The extensive network of the bank positions us ideally across the country to venture into and support these sectors. With our continuous efforts exploring these sectors, we intend to emerge as the most successful retail banking institution in Nepal. Being one of the largest banks in the economy, we shoulder a greater responsibility in showing the path towards a prudent banking and highest standards of corporate governance. We are committed and prepared to lead the way in all functional areas ranging from exemplary corporate governance practices, digitization, satisfying needs of remote customers and their business needs, to accomplishing targets in prioritized areas for socioeconomic development of Nepal.

 

Merger Milestones 

In mere 18 years of our banking journey, our Bank remains the sole entity to have successfully executed “big merger and acquisition” strategy with 21 different financial institutions. Building on the synergies from past mergers and acquisition, the Bank yet completed another historic merger with a Class “A” Commercial Bank - Bank of Kathmandu Ltd. This is a significant milestone, as we have become “The Largest bank in Nepal” with total assets exceeding NRs. 500 billion ! 

 

Acknowledgement 

We would like to express sincere gratitude to Board of Directors for their support, and strategic vision, which informs and strengthens our own belief in achieving new heights. Not to forget the tireless effort and effective leadership displayed by the Management Team and entire staff members. Only through our continued perseverance, dedication, and teamwork we can overcome the challenges we face today. Special thanks to Nepal Rastra Bank and other regulatory authorities also for their oversight, as well as to our cherished customers who are the key source of our impetus for continuous betterment.

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The Bank for All

Global IME Bank proudly serves all 77 districts of Nepal, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accessibility. Experience unparalleled banking services and innovative solutions to elevate your financial journey.

Our Story

Global Bank Limited began its journey in 2007 as a 'Class A' commercial bank after receiving approval from Nepal Rastra Bank. In 2012, it merged with the former IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited, subsequently rebranding and operating as Global IME Bank Limited. Over the years, we expanded further, merging with other financial institutions, including Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd., Janata Bank Nepal Limited, and Bank of Kathmandu. These strategic mergers have made us Nepal’s largest bank, with a strong foundation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We aspire to be “The Bank for All,” fueling the economy with world-class banking services. Established in 2007, GIBL began with the largest capital base for a commercial bank in Nepal, which has since grown to NPR 36.1287 billion. Our shares are publicly traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange, reflecting our solid financial standing and trustworthiness.

Mission

To win respectable market share through customer focused quality products and services, innovative business solutions and technology driven banking thereby enhancing the growth and profitability of the bank so as to ensure the optimum benefit to all stake holders at all times.

Vision

The Bank shares a common vision of "The Bank for All" amongst its Promoters, Directors, Management Team and Staff in commitment to providing the highest standard of services for customers from all regions and societies. 

Our Global Presence

Global IME Bank has been expanding its services in the international market. So far, the bank is the only Nepalese bank with 3 international representative offices in London (UK), Delhi (India), and Sydney (Australia). Additionally, the bank has deployed Relationship Officers (RO) in 12 different countries to promote Bank’s product & services and remittance through formal channel.

The bank is one of the few banks in Nepal having borrowings from international financial institutions, such as British International Investment (erstwhile CDC), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and KFW Development Bank, to promote and support sustainable development projects and SMEs/MSMEs

CEO's Message

Despite the numerous economic challenges leading to sluggish economic activities, which was further exacerbated by global economic volatility, the bank has remained resilient and performed. Even in this unfavorable business and operating environment, the bank saw an opportunity to prove its ability to sail through challenges and build resilient infrastructure for future growth. As we look back at the last year’s performance, it is evident that the Bank is emerging as a leading player in the industry by leveraging its inherent strengths as well as capitalizing on emerging opportunities. With the strategic plan “Lakshya (Target) -2025”, the bank began its digitalization journey. Every day the bank is moving steadfast in achieving the goals set in various parameters and avenues envisioned within their defined timeline. Our relentless pursuit of digital transformation in all areas of business has helped offset some of the adverse impacts of economic challenges. Navigating within this difficult context has also offered us the opportunity to re-think and re-engineer many of our processes and become more efficient and productive in all that we do. The key thrust of the plan is to leverage digitization and innovation as a catalyst for increasing business, diversifying income streams, and optimizing costs to elevate efficiency at all fronts.

 

Our vision towards digitization

The digital revolution in financial services has occurred at an unprecedented rate, transforming the way banks interact with their customers and how customers interact in the market. In this evolving environment, strengthening digital capabilities remains a focus for our long term goal. Given our unmatched customer reach, geographical presence, we are mindful of the role we can play in driving digital literacy across our customers. Our branches have actively been involved in financial and digital literacy campaign across the country. The result of these initiatives have been well reflected through our increasing digital user base. With our new dynamic “Global Smart Plus” mobile baking application, we are attempting to redefine banking experience to our customers through quick, secure, and convenient banking/ payment system, contributing to the efforts of making the economy cashless. We have been observing visible results as customer footfall at our branches have drastically fallen. We are proud to share that out of total average daily customer transactions, more than 80% are through digital as against around 50% in previous year! With the foresight of “Lakshya 2025” we believe our reach can only be fulfilled if we are to be digitized in our every work process and within ourselves. The Bank’s internal work process have been digested to the great extent which has contributed in our additional capability enhancement. The move to adapt newer technological processes has positively impacted the efficiency and ease with which customers are able to interact with the Bank. Digital adaption was further aided by on-boarding our clients from the onset to our digital platform which offers them end[1]to-end assistance of banking services. In parallel to our heightened digital focus, we up skilled our staff with a clear focus on the fast-changing needs in the industry. With the rapid pace of digital transformation and financial innovations, we are keeping up with our customers’ aspirations and expectations. We aim to be front runners in every business automation through a formidable digital infrastructure.

 

Way Forward

Since stepping into Global IME Bank, I have overseen challenging times from sluggish economic activities due to global conflict, post-merger integration of diverse work force and streamlining the business pattern/ culture to propel growth and navigating out of COVID-19 – which remains pivotal. These experiences have always demonstrated that the Nepalese economy offer substantial untapped business potential – particularly in SMEs and Agriculture which is also the backbone of the economy. The extensive network of the bank positions us ideally across the country to venture into and support these sectors. With our continuous efforts exploring these sectors, we intend to emerge as the most successful retail banking institution in Nepal. Being one of the largest banks in the economy, we shoulder a greater responsibility in showing the path towards a prudent banking and highest standards of corporate governance. We are committed and prepared to lead the way in all functional areas ranging from exemplary corporate governance practices, digitization, satisfying needs of remote customers and their business needs, to accomplishing targets in prioritized areas for socioeconomic development of Nepal.

 

Merger Milestones 

In mere 18 years of our banking journey, our Bank remains the sole entity to have successfully executed “big merger and acquisition” strategy with 21 different financial institutions. Building on the synergies from past mergers and acquisition, the Bank yet completed another historic merger with a Class “A” Commercial Bank - Bank of Kathmandu Ltd. This is a significant milestone, as we have become “The Largest bank in Nepal” with total assets exceeding NRs. 500 billion ! 

 

Acknowledgement 

We would like to express sincere gratitude to Board of Directors for their support, and strategic vision, which informs and strengthens our own belief in achieving new heights. Not to forget the tireless effort and effective leadership displayed by the Management Team and entire staff members. Only through our continued perseverance, dedication, and teamwork we can overcome the challenges we face today. Special thanks to Nepal Rastra Bank and other regulatory authorities also for their oversight, as well as to our cherished customers who are the key source of our impetus for continuous betterment.

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