Global Banking and Finance Review, a United Kingdom-based finance magazine, has awarded CEO of of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCBNL) Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar with the title of “Banking CEO of the Year Nepal 2024” under the “Banking Leadership Awards” category.

SCBNL is the only international bank currently operating in Nepal. It was reaffirmed with the AAA rating for the fifth time this year, the bank said in a statement.

“SCBNL is a leading international banking group, with presence in 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 85,” reads the statement. 

It is also listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).