Responsible banking
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% |