NMB Bank Rating upgraded by ICRA Nepal to “A”

KATHANDU, APRIL 28 : ICRA Nepal has upgraded the issuer rating of NMB Bank Limited (NMB) from [ICRANP-IR] A- to [ICRANP-IR] A indicating an adequate degree of safety regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations. Such issuers carry low credit risk.

ICRA Nepal Limited, the first credit rating agency of Nepal and licensed by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), is a subsidiary of ICRA Limited (ICRA) of India.

The rating upgradation factors in the bank’s ability to successfully consolidate its business following a series of mergers/acquisitions, as reflected in the recent improvement in asset quality and delinquencies.

"In the past few years, the bank is said to have improved its market positioning through a strong branch network, adequate market share and large customer base across the country while improving the portfolio granularity in the process. It continues to maintain a comfortable capitalization and liquidity position that makes it better positioned to handle credit/liquidity shocks," states a press release issued by the bank adding," The upgradation has also derived comfort from the Bank’s adequate track record, good ownership profile, experienced management team, established underwriting and risk management practices."

‘The Banker Magazine’ of The Financial Times, London, has awarded NMB Bank with the prestigious Bank of the Year Asia 2021. The bank has also been awarded with Bank of the Year in 2017, 2018, 2020 & 2021. NMB Bank is currently providing its services through 201 branches, 138 ATMs and 11 extension counters.