CNIYEF hosted the CEO's Forum on the Future of Banking and Industries, featuring insightful discussions by Mr. Sunil KC, CEO of NMB Bank, and Mr. Sudesh Khaling, CEO of Everest Bank. The forum addressed key challenges and opportunities in the banking sector, focusing on risk allocation, credit demand management, liquidity, foreign exchange hedging, working capital policies, and adapting collateral requirements. Emphasis was placed on the strategic importance of consumer banking divisions for credit growth and long-term investment. Additionally, the potential for Nepal to develop its own card payment system was explored to enhance transaction security and economic resilience. The event concluded with a networking session fostering valuable exchanges between industry leaders.