SEBON Opens Door for Intraday Trading; Buy First, Sell Later in Same Day
Summary
SEBON has proposed introducing intraday trading in Nepal’s capital market in phases, starting with a limited set of liquid securities under a buy-first, sell-later model. The regulator has invited stakeholder feedback as it prepares rules on eligibility, risk management, monitoring and pilot testing.
Key Points
- SEBON has published a concept paper to introduce intraday trading in Nepal in phases and has sought suggestions from stakeholders.
- The initial model would allow investors to buy shares first and sell them on the same trading day, while sell-first trading would come later.
- The proposal focuses on liquid securities, investor protection, real-time monitoring and stronger risk controls.
- The plan is linked to the government's Capital Market Strengthening and Revival Action Plan and SEBON's current fiscal year policy.
