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Securities Board of Nepal holds policy dialogue on market reforms

The discussion gathered finance academics in Lalitpur to review new financial instruments like margin lending and short selling.

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  • The Securities Board of Nepal hosted a policy dialogue in Lalitpur with university finance academics.
  • Discussions covered margin lending, intraday trading, securities lending and borrowing, and short selling.
  • Experts recommended boosting investor financial literacy regarding technical risks prior to policy implementation.

The Securities Board of Nepal hosted its first policy dialogue at its office in Lalitpur, engaging academic figures specialising in finance from various universities. The gathering centered on proposed enhancements to the capital market and the introduction of novel financial instruments. Discussions focused on consultation papers released by the regulatory body concerning margin lending, intraday trading, securities lending and borrowing, and short selling. Participating experts expressed support for the reform initiatives put forward by the board. Specialists noted that the upcoming instruments involve technical complexities, designating them as financial innovation. They stressed the importance of improving investor financial literacy to manage associated risks effectively prior to implementation. Attendees further observed that initiating consultations with academics before launching policies helps bridge theoretical concepts with practical application, thereby supporting smoother execution across the market.

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