Bank of Maldives concludes global investor roadshow, eyes international debt markets
Bank of Maldives (BML) has successfully concluded a series of non-deal roadshow meetings with institutional investors from 29th April to 8th May 2026 across key international financial centres, including Singapore, Hong Kong and London. The engagements form part of the Bank’s strategic initiative to explore opportunities to raise external financing from the international debt capital markets.
The proposed funding will support the Bank’s continued expansion, with a particular focus on strengthening its role as a leading financial partner to the Maldives’ tourism sector—one of the primary drivers of the national economy. The tourism loan book stands at USD594 million as at end April 2026 with approximately USD 35 million disbursed from January to April this year alone. This sustained support underscores the Bank’s long-term commitment to facilitating growth and resilience within the sector.
The roadshow follows a landmark year for BML, which recorded the strongest financial performance in its 43-year history. The Bank continues to maintain robust profitability, strong liquidity levels, and capital adequacy buffers well above regulatory requirements. With no existing external borrowings, BML is well-positioned to access international markets from a position of strength.
Commenting on the development, Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of BML, stated “Our engagements with global investors have been highly encouraging and reflect strong confidence in the Maldives’ economic outlook and the Bank’s solid jfundamentals. As we look to the future, accessing international debt markets represents a strategic step to diversify our funding base and scale up our support to key sectors, particularly tourism. We remain committed to delivering sustainable growth while maintaining our prudent risk management approach.”
As BML advances its plans to access international debt markets, the Bank remains focused on delivering value to its stakeholders while reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Maldivian financial system.
