14/02/2024
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken disciplinary actions against six financial institutions for various regulatory violations:
1. Muktinath Bikas Bank diverted collected fees from customers for loans, resulting in caution to its executive committee, chairman, and CEO.
2. Saptakoshi Development Bank had its independent director's provision revoked and its CEO cautioned for unauthorized base rate changes.
3. Narayani Development Bank faced fines for failing to maintain mandatory cash reserves and exceeding the Credit-Deposit ratio limit.
4. Progressive Finance received a caution for risky valuation methods in lending.
5. Goodwill Finance received a caution for inadequate project viability analysis.
6. Guheshwori Merchant Banking and Finance exceeded investment thresholds, resulting in a caution to its CEO.
NRB has issued directives for full compliance with regulatory provisions in the future.