Bank of Kathmandu Limited (BOK) - Introduction

Overview / Introduction


Bank of Kathmandu Limited has become a prominent name in the Nepalese banking sector. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our customers, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders for their support and co-operation for leading the bank to the present height of achievements. We wish to reiterate here that whatever activity we undertake; we put in conscious efforts to glorify our corporate slogan, "We make your life easier".

We would also like to elucidate that Bank of Kathmandu is committed to delivering quality service to customers, generating good return to shareholders, providing attractive incentives to employees and serving the community through stronger corporate social responsibility endeavor.

Bank of Kathmandu Limited (BOK) has today become a landmark in the Nepalese banking sector by being among the few commercial banks which is entirely managed by Nepalese professionals and owned by the general public.

BOK started its operation in March 1995 with the objective to stimulate the Nepalese economy and take it to newer heights. BOK also aims to facilitate the nation's economy and to become more competitive globally.

Vision
To become a significant contributor to the economic development of Nepal by distinguishing the Bank as an efficient, competitive, safe and top-quality financial institution.

Mission Statement


To offer financial services and become the "Bank of Choice" by dedicating the progress and growth of the institution to the community, customers, employees and stockholders by:
Promoting economic growth and becoming a caring corporate citizen
Providing excellent customer services by offering personalized quality services and products
Including modern technologies of banking that add value to customer services
Following strict risk-control mechanisms
Enhancing shareholders value
Providing challenging career and learning opportunities for our employees

Core Values


The Bank has defined following core values for achieving the vision and mission:
Embrace a commitment to excellence
Develop knowledgeable, competent and professional employees
Deliver quality services
Provide value to the stockholders
Be accountable for delivering what we promise
Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all actions
Be balanced in customer orientation and risk consciousness
Be efficient and technology oriented