Laxmi Bank
Introduction '''Laxmi Bank''' is the 16th commercial bank in Nepal, founded in 2002.
History In 2004 Laxmi Bank merged with HISEF Finance Limited, a first-generation finance company. This is the first merger in Nepali corporate history. In 2016, the Bank also acquired Professional Diyalo Bikas Bank, a regional development Bank.Laxmi Bank is a Category ‘A’ Financial Institution and re-registered in 2006 under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of Nepal. The Bank’s shares are listed and actively traded in the Nepal Stock Exchange.The bank also promoted a life insurance company known as Prime Life Insurance in 2007 and holds 15% shareholding stake in it.The bank is primarily recognized for its stringent credit policies, conservative approach to banking and pioneers in technological innovations in banking services. Laxmi Bank’s microfinance subsidiary – Laxmi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd, a category D financial institution licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank is in operation since 2012.
Ownership structure The Bank currently has a paid-up capital of Nepalese Rupees 9.81 Billion (as of FY 2018-19) *Promoter Group - 51.00%*General Public - 49.00%
Subsidiaries The bank's subsidiaries are as follows:* '''Laxmi Capital Market Limited''' (100%)* '''Laxmi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha''' (70%)
References Laxmi Bank Limited Nepal  Rastra Bank and “Laxmi Bank – eXpress Money Transfer” (eMT) Bank and Financial Institution Act  Prime Life Insurance
External links *  Official Website*