Nepal Securities Board Advances Intra-Day Trading Policy
Summary
The Nepal Securities Board has moved ahead with rules to introduce intra-day trading in Nepal’s stock market, allowing same-day buying and selling of securities under strict eligibility and risk controls. The draft regulations will be finalized after stakeholder suggestions, with phased implementation planned through selected companies, brokers, and investors.
Key Points
- The Nepal Securities Board has prepared a draft of the Inter-Day Securities Trading Regulations, 2083 and opened it for stakeholder feedback.
- Only certain listed companies, brokers, and investors meeting strict financial and technical criteria will be eligible for intra-day trading.
- Investors will be screened for suitability and risk capacity, while brokers must meet capital, risk-management, and compliance requirements.
- NEPSE and the board will monitor trades in real time and roll out the system in phases to reduce market misuse.
