Global IME Bank

Global IME Bank Limited is a Nepalese commercial bank headquartered in Kathmandu. It operates as an “A” class commercial bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank and provides a broad range of banking services across Nepal. The institution began as Global Bank Limited and later adopted the Global IME Bank name after combining with IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited in 2012. The bank’s development has been driven substantially by consolidation in Nepal’s banking and financial-services sector. Over time, Global IME Bank expanded through mergers and acquisitions involving 21 banking and financial institutions. The institutions associated with this consolidation program include five commercial banks: Commerz and Trust Bank, Global Bank, Janata Bank Nepal, Lumbini Bank, and Bank of Kathmandu. These transactions increased the bank’s geographic reach, customer base, branch network, and institutional scale while bringing formerly separate banking operations under one brand. Its business scope covers conventional commercial banking and related financial services. The bank serves retail customers, businesses, institutions, and other organizations through services connected with deposits, lending, payments, trade finance, remittances, and foreign-currency or cross-border transactions. It also maintains correspondent relationships with banks in multiple countries, supporting international trade, remittance flows, and other services involving major currencies. Global IME Bank operates alongside specialized subsidiaries including Global IME Capital Limited, Global IME Securities Limited, and Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited. These subsidiaries extend the wider group’s activities into capital-market services, securities, investment-related services, and microfinance. The bank’s ownership structure reported for fiscal year 2023/24 comprised 51.24% promoter-group ownership and 48.76% general-public ownership. Its paid-up capital was reported at NPR 38.1158 billion for that fiscal year, described in the cited reference as the largest among banks in Nepal. The brand’s market positioning is that of a large, full-service national bank rather than a narrowly specialized financial provider. Its scale, nationwide presence, merger history, and international correspondent network are central to its identity. In 2025, Global Finance Magazine named it Best Bank for the second consecutive year, according to the cited Wikipedia reference. The available reference material does not establish a founding year, named founder, stock ticker, or a separately identified parent company. Global IME Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Nepal, offering retail, corporate, and digital banking services. The bank has an extensive branch network across Nepal.

Global IME Bank Limited is the result of the consolidation of several Nepalese banking and financial institutions. Its predecessor was Global Bank Limited. In 2012, Global Bank combined with IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited. Following that transaction, the institution was rebranded and operated as Global IME Bank Limited. The bank subsequently pursued an expansion strategy centered on mergers and acquisitions. The cited reference attributes 21 banking and financial institutions to the bank’s broader consolidation history. Five commercial banks specifically identified in that account are Commerz and Trust Bank, Global Bank, Janata Bank Nepal, Lumbini Bank, and Bank of Kathmandu. The combination of these institutions helped create a larger commercial-banking platform with a wider national presence and a more extensive customer and service base. As a Class A bank licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, Global IME Bank provides general commercial banking services throughout Nepal, including retail, corporate, and digital banking. Its head office is in Kathmandu, while its branch network extends across the country. In addition to domestic banking, the bank maintains correspondent relationships with international banks to facilitate trade, remittances, and other cross-border services in major currencies. The institution also developed a group structure with specialized subsidiaries. Global IME Capital Limited and Global IME Securities Limited support capital-market and securities-related activities, while Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited operates in the microfinance area. These subsidiaries broaden the group beyond conventional deposit-taking and lending. For fiscal year 2023/24, the cited reference reported paid-up capital of NPR 38.1158 billion and described the figure as the largest in Nepal’s banking sector. The same reference recorded an ownership split of 51.24% for the promoter group and 48.76% for the general public. In 2025, Global Finance Magazine reportedly named Global IME Bank Best Bank for the second year in succession. The available source material does not provide a complete chronology of every transaction, branch opening, product launch, executive appointment, or award, nor does it identify a founding year or individual founder.

• 2025

  Second consecutive Best Bank Award

  [1]Global IME Bank Limiteden.wikipedia.org

  Global Finance Magazine reportedly named Global IME Bank Best Bank for the second consecutive year.

• 2024

  Reported paid-up capital of NPR 38.1158 billion

  [1]Global IME Bank Limiteden.wikipedia.org

  For fiscal year 2023/24, the bank was reported to have paid-up capital of NPR 38.1158 billion, described by the cited reference as the largest in Nepal.

• 2012

  Merger with IME Financial Institution and Lord Buddha Finance

  [1]Global IME Bank Limiteden.wikipedia.org

  Global Bank Limited combined with the former IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited and subsequently adopted the Global IME Bank Limited identity.

A large, full-service Nepalese commercial bank emphasizing nationwide access, scale created through consolidation, and connectivity for domestic and international financial transactions.

• Commercial banking

  Retail banking

  The bank’s retail offering covers standard commercial-banking relationships for individuals, including savings accounts, deposits, loans, credit cards, online banking, payment, borrowing, and other everyday banking needs. The available reference establishes the bank as a full-service institution but does not provide a detailed product catalogue or individual product names.

• Commercial banking

  Corporate and institutional banking

  Global IME Bank serves businesses and institutions through commercial banking activities such as lending, deposits, transaction services, and other financial facilities. Its scale and nationwide network support customers operating across Nepal, while its correspondent relationships extend the bank’s capacity for international transactions.

• Cross-border banking

  Trade finance and remittance services

  The bank maintains correspondent relationships with international banks to support trade, remittances, and other cross-border financial services. These relationships enable access to transactions involving major international currencies, although the available source does not identify specific correspondent institutions or named products.

• Financial services

  Capital-market and securities services

  Related capital-market and securities activities are conducted through Global IME Capital Limited and Global IME Securities Limited. The subsidiaries form part of the wider Global IME financial-services group, but the supplied sources do not specify their individual product ranges.

• Microfinance

  Microfinance services

  Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited is identified as a subsidiary operating in the microfinance field. The available material does not provide further information about its customer segments, geographic coverage, or named offerings.

• 2012

  Consolidation with IME Financial Institution and Lord Buddha FinanceM&A

  Background

  Global Bank Limited combined with IME Financial Institution Limited and Lord Buddha Finance Limited as part of the consolidation of Nepal’s banking and financial-services sector.

  Action taken

  The institutions were merged and the resulting bank operated under the Global IME Bank Limited name.

  Aftermath

  The transaction established the Global IME Bank identity and contributed to the bank’s later expansion as a nationwide commercial institution.

  Source

• Long-term expansion through banking and financial-institution acquisitionsM&A

  Background

  The bank’s growth strategy included consolidation with 21 banking and financial institutions, including five commercial banks identified in the cited reference.

  Action taken

  Global IME Bank expanded its institutional platform through mergers and acquisitions involving Commerz and Trust Bank, Global Bank, Janata Bank Nepal, Lumbini Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, and other banking and financial institutions.

  Aftermath

  The consolidation increased the bank’s scale, national reach, and range of services, although the supplied material does not provide transaction-by-transaction dates or terms.

  Source

1. 1Global IME Bank Limiteden.wikipedia.org
2. 2Global IME Bank official websiteglobalimebank.com