SBP Allows Mobilink Bank to Begin Due Diligence on Apna Microfinance Bank
The State Bank of Pakistan has permitted Mobilink Bank to conduct due diligence on Apna Microfinance Bank, marking an early regulatory step toward a potential merger under the Banking Companies Ordinance.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts 3-Day Train the Trainer Program for Agri Finance Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted a three-day Train the Trainer program for agri finance professionals from commercial and microfinance banks to strengthen training and facilitation skills.
SBP Mandates Climate Risk Management Framework for Banks in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has issued a new regulatory framework requiring banks, DFIs, and microfinance banks to integrate climate-related financial risks into governance, strategy, and risk management systems, with full compliance due by 2029.
State Bank of Pakistan Named Resolution Authority for Banks, MFBs, and DFIs Under New Amendments
State Bank of Pakistan has been officially designated as the resolution authority for banks, microfinance banks, and development finance institutions through amendments to the Banking Companies Ordinance 1962. The central bank has issued detailed resolution planning guidelines to strengthen financial stability and manage distressed institutions more effectively.
SBP issues guidelines on resolution planning and core data requirements for banks
The State Bank of Pakistan has released guidelines on core information requirements for resolution planning, directing banks to prepare detailed data sets for orderly management of distressed institutions and strengthening financial stability.
LOLC Microfinance Bank Secures Top Spot in SBP’s Agriculture Credit Scoring Model
LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited has achieved first position in the State Bank of Pakistan’s Agriculture Credit Scoring Model for FY25, highlighting its commitment to empowering farmers, driving financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable rural growth.