SEBON Plans Major Overhaul of Nepal’s Capital Market, Price Discovery Mechanism in Pipeline
Summary
SEBON is preparing major reforms to modernize Nepal’s capital market, including a genuine price discovery mechanism in the primary market. The regulator also plans to expand bond and debt markets, create fundraising avenues for startups and SMEs, and move toward risk-based, technology-driven supervision.
Key Points
- SEBON Chairman Dr. Gopal Prasad Bhatta said the regulator is planning major reforms to modernize and expand Nepal’s capital market.
- A genuine price discovery mechanism is being developed for the primary market, along with a stronger role for qualified institutional investors.
- SEBON wants to expand the bond and debt market and open fundraising channels for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises.
- The regulator is also consulting the government on amendments to the Securities Act and a new legal framework for the capital market.
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