Securities Board of Nepal to Abandon Dual IGIN System

Summary

The Securities Board of Nepal is set to abandon the dual IGIN system proposed by CDS & Clearing Limited to separate promoter and ordinary shares, citing non-alignment with international practices.

Key Points
  • The Securities Board of Nepal will not advance the dual IGIN system introduced by CDSC.
  • Chairman Gopal Bhatta stated the dual IGIN system does not align with international standards and practices.
  • CDSC had proposed the dual IGIN system to improve transparency and organization in Nepal's capital market.
  • The directive to provide separate IGINs for promoter and ordinary shares has not yet been approved by the Securities Board.
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