13/10/2026
A LANDMARK SUCCESS OF THE 3rd BFIN ANNUAL MICROFINANCE CONFERENCE 2026
There was a participation of over 100 delegates, 30+ Microfinance Institutions to discuss on one shared vision for the future of Nepal’s microfinance sector!
The Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN), in collaboration with the Nepal Microfinance Bankers’ Association (NMBA), successfully concluded the 3rd BFIN Annual Microfinance Conference 2026 on 9 October at Hotel Royal Tulip, Lalitpur.
The high-level conference brought together CEOs, Board of Directors, senior executives, and mid- and senior-level professionals from across Nepal’s microfinance sector for impactful discussions on institutional sustainability, governance, financial inclusion, risk management, digital transformation, and the future of microfinance.
The conference featured the participation of prominent leaders and experts from the industry including:
🔹 Mr. Rajan Bikram Thapa – Executive Director, Microfinance Institutions Supervision Department, Nepal Rastra Bank
🔹 Mr. Janardan Dev Pant – Distinguished microfinance leader and Chairperson, Nirdhan Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Ms. Bhagwati Chaudhary – Chairperson, Forward Microfinance Laghubitt Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Mr. Ram Bahadur Yadav- President, Nepal Microfinance Bankers'Association (NMBA) and CEO of National Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Mr. A. K. M. Sazzad Hossain – Deputy Managing Director, Grameen Bank, Dhaka, Bangladesh, bringing valuable international perspectives and lessons from Bangladesh’s 40+ years of microfinance experience and
🔹 DSP, Sundar Tiwary, Pillar II, Nepal Police Cyber Bureau, Cyber Enabled Fraud and Scams
💡 From rethinking institutional growth and strengthening financial resilience to exploring innovation, responsible lending, and emerging cyber threats, the conference fostered meaningful dialogue on building a stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready microfinance sector in Nepal.
This successful gathering marks another significant milestone in BFIN’s commitment to bringing industry leaders together, facilitating knowledge exchange, and contributing to the advancement of Nepal’s financial sector.
BFIN extends its sincere gratitude to our distinguished speakers, all the panelists, moderators, participating institutions, delegates, and all stakeholders who made this conference a success.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the supporting institutions:
🔹 Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Suryodaya Womi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Mero Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 National Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Dish Media Network Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
🔹 Smart Choice Technologies Ltd.
and all other institutions who contributed to make this conference a grand success.