This week on the Global IME Bank podcast, we have a fascinating discussion with FinTech visionary Sanjib Subba about the evolution of FinTech in Nepal, how that transition was made from banking automation to the idea of being a global FinTech hub.

Through his conversation with Mr. Sanjib Subba, Ritesh Lamichhane (Chief of Digital Innovation & Transformation, Global IME Bank Limited) gets to know about the technological inventions that are influencing the banking sector, the ways of achieving genuine financial inclusion, and the new technologies that could put Nepal at the front in the worldwide digital economy. Besides that, we uncover the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in solving the country’s “credit-light” gap and why the interaction between regulators, banks, and innovators would help in the journey ahead.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

Nepal’s FinTech evolution: from automation to digital transformation.
The vision for exporting Nepali FinTech solutions worldwide.
How DPI can enable credit access for underserved communities.
The role of regulators as catalysts for innovation.
Insights on CBDC, AI, blockchain, and embedded finance in Nepal.

Host: Mr. Ritesh Lamichhane Guest: Mr. Sanjib Subba