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Commercial Banks Able to Distribute Dividends, but Two Banks Still Unable

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Commercial Banks Able to Distribute Dividends, but Two Banks Still Unable

According to a recent report by Nepal Rastra Bank, most commercial banks are in a position to distribute dividends, but two banks are still unable to do so. The key points of this report are highlighted below:

Key Highlights:

Number of Banks Able to Distribute Dividends:

  • 18 commercial banks have reached a position where they can distribute dividends by the end of the last fiscal year.

Banks Unable to Distribute Dividends:

  • Two commercial banks have a Core Capital Adequacy Ratio (CCAR) of less than 9%, making them unable to distribute dividends.

Nepal Rastra Bank's Directive:

  • As per Nepal Rastra Bank's unified directive, all banks must maintain a minimum CCAR of 9%.

  • If banks fail to maintain a CCAR of 9% in any month, they will not be allowed to distribute dividends.

CCAR and CAR Status of Banks:

  • By the end of the last fiscal year, the average CCAR of commercial banks was 10.10%, and the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 12.84%.

  • The Agricultural Development Bank had the highest CCAR at 11.78%.

Banks Unable to Distribute Dividends:

  • Although two banks are unable to distribute dividends, the remaining banks have successfully maintained the required CCAR.

Capital Status of Major Banks:

  • Nepal Bank's CCAR is 10.95%, and CAR is 13.62%.

  • Rastriya Banijya Bank's CCAR is 10.95%, and CAR is 13.42%.

  • Among private sector banks, Nabil Bank's CCAR is 9.64%, and CAR is 12.41%.

  • Standard Chartered Bank's CCAR is 14.36%, and CAR is 17.16%.

Status of Other Banks:

  • Laxmi Sunrise Bank's CCAR is 10.27%, and CAR is 13.11%.

  • Sanima Bank's CCAR is 10.22%, and CAR is 13.66%.

Status of Loan Expansion:

  • The spread rate is 3.98%, and the CD ratio is 78.65%, indicating that banks are capable of expanding their loans.

Conclusion:

Although most commercial banks in Nepal are in a position to distribute dividends, two banks still need to bring their core capital to the required level. The directive issued by Nepal Rastra Bank aims to strengthen the banks' capital, which could positively impact loan expansion.

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