Bank of Maldives (BML) on Sunday revealed the bank has signed on as the Platinum Partner of the 'Gold 100' business awards.

The Gold 100 awards is an annual listing of leading companies in the Maldives. This year marks the fourth time BML has partnered with the local business publication 'Corporate Maldives' for the awards.

Meanwhile, an independent consultancy has been appointed to evaluate the applications for the awards, from which the leading 100 businesses will be categorized by industry.

According to the organizer, the Gold 100 gala is scheduled for 25 February 2020.

BML's Director of Business Kuldip Paliwal, speaking about the partnering commented "the bank has been steadily increasing its support to businesses in the country."

"It is our pleasure to partner with Corporate Maldives for the Gold 100 awards once again to recognize top performing businesses in the country," Mr Paliwal added.