Nepal Securities Board Unveils 10-Year Capital Market Development Roadmap
Summary
Nepal Securities Board has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to transform and expand Nepal's capital market by 2036, aiming to double market size relative to GDP, increase listed companies to over 500, and fully digitize market operations with advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Key Points
- Nepal Securities Board announced a 10-year capital market development roadmap aiming for market size over 150% of GDP by 2036.
- The roadmap includes technological advancements such as real-time settlement (T+zero), AI surveillance, blockchain, and a unified Capital Market Super App.
- Plans include diversification with new financial instruments like derivatives, corporate bonds, green bonds, and commodity exchanges.
- The roadmap targets increased institutional investment to 40%, SME exchange listings, foreign and NRN investor participation, and international market integration.
