School of Business and Management Hosts Insightful Session on Nepal's Banking and Fintech Landscape

School of Business and Management Hosts Insightful Session on Nepal's Banking and Fintech Landscape

Thames College welcomed industry experts Animesh Khanal and Priya Karki from eSewa Ltd. for a compelling session titled "The Banking and Fintech Scenario in Nepal", on April 30, shedding light on the digital evolution of financial services in the country.

The session explored key topics including Nepal's growing digital infrastructure, the expanding role of fintech companies like eSewa, and the critical importance of cybersecurity in financial technology. Khanal and Karki shared firsthand insights into how innovation is reshaping the financial sector, the challenges of regulatory compliance, and the importance of digital literacy in driving inclusive economic growth.

The event was especially relevant as Nepal continues its transition toward a more digitized economy, with mobile wallets and online payment platforms playing an increasingly central role in everyday transactions. Attendees left the session with a deeper appreciation for the opportunities and challenges in Nepal's fintech ecosystem.

The speakers encouraged students to remain curious, tech-savvy, and solution-oriented in a field that is both dynamic and foundational to national development. With fintech poised to become a key pillar in Nepal's economic future, discussions like this underline the importance of dialogue between academia and industry.

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