Kathmandu – The Fourth National Banking Discourse 2026 has officially commenced in Kathmandu. Organized by Banking Samachar, the event is being held at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel and was inaugurated by National Independent Party (RSP) lawmaker Manish Jha.

The discourse has brought together experts and stakeholders from regulatory bodies, the banking and financial sector, the media, the information technology industry, and other fields.

The program features four thematic sessions focusing on key issues facing Nepal’s financial sector. The first session discusses “Challenges in Credit Expansion in Nepal: Targeted Measures, Sectoral Adaptation, and Emerging Opportunities.” The second session focuses on “Credit Expansion Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises: Innovative and Existing Practices and Nepal’s Preparedness.”

Similarly, the third session is themed “Open Banking and Fintech: Collaboration, Competition, and the Regulatory Framework for Neo-Banks in Nepal.” The final session will deliberate on “Monetary Policy: Strategic Coordination Between Fiscal and Monetary Policies to Break the Cycle of Economic Slowdown.”

The annual discourse serves as a platform for dialogue among policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and industry experts to address pressing challenges and explore opportunities for strengthening Nepal’s banking and financial ecosystem.