Responsible banking
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Pillar Statement

To demonstrate discipline through abiding by a responsible approach in the way we conduct our business as well as our operations

Pillar Objectives

Improve performance and help drive a shift in markets towards sustainable finance by:

  • Enhancing ESG criteria in lending and investment activities, and
  • Offering sustainability-oriented products and services
  • Raise financial literacy and accessibility and practice responsible lending
  • Expand SME clientele in line with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 ambitions

 

Sustainable Finance

  • NBB finances the first plot in Al Msayyan Project under “Mazaya 2.0” social housing product 
  • NBB launches “AlGhalya” credit card exclusively for women which has been tailored to provide a unique value proposition that meets the needs of the Bank’s female customer-segment

 

C&SME Account Opening 2021 2022 As of 30th June 2023
% of total number of accounts opened digitally compared to total accounts opened 33% 19% 36%

 

Loan Portfolio of products and services designed to deliver a specific social benefit. 2020 2021 2022 As of 30th June 2023
Loan Portfolio of products and services designed to deliver a specific social benefit 21.2% 43.9% 50.6% 57.72%
Joint housing (%) of total mortgage portfolio - 0.9% 1.5% 1.66%
Personal loans catered for retirees (%) of total personal loans 23.13% 21.76% 21.06% 20.48%