Government Announces Expansion of Pension Funds and NRN Participation in Share Market

Summary

The government plans to expand participation of pension funds and Non-Resident Nepalis in Nepal's share market while developing capital and debt markets with improved regulations.

Key Points
  • The government announced plans to increase the participation of pension funds and Non-Resident Nepalis in Nepal’s share market.
  • President Ramchandra Paudel presented policies emphasizing expansion of institutional investors like insurance companies and mutual funds.
  • The policy aims to develop the capital market in a secure, competitive, and internationally standardized manner.
  • Plans include restructuring securities regulation, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), and the clearing system, and developing debt and bond markets.
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