Banking News – The Nepal Securities Board (SEBON) has announced that it will unveil a Capital Market Development Roadmap next week in response to the prolonged decline in the country’s stock market and growing concerns among investors.

In a statement on capital market reform and investor protection, SEBON said it has taken serious note of the challenges facing Nepal’s securities market and the grievances raised by investors. The board stated that it has been working on comprehensive measures to address these issues and will soon publish a detailed roadmap with a time-bound action plan for immediate implementation.

According to SEBON, the roadmap is aimed at strengthening the securities market, improving investor confidence, and safeguarding investors’ rights through systematic reforms.

The board also directed all licensed securities market participants and related institutions to complete tasks assigned under its previous directives, including the effective implementation of margin trading and other market-related reforms within the stipulated timeframe. SEBON said these measures are intended to create a healthier, safer, and more efficient capital market environment.

In addition, the regulator announced plans to review and update existing legal and regulatory frameworks governing the securities market. These include the Securities Act, Securities Registration and Issuance Regulations, and other relevant regulations, as well as the Corporate Governance Directive for listed companies, to ensure they remain aligned with current market needs.

Acknowledging the recent downward trend in the stock market, SEBON reiterated that protecting investors’ interests remains one of its highest priorities.

The board also urged investors to avoid making investment decisions based on rumors, misleading information, or market speculation. Instead, it encouraged them to invest prudently based on their own research, analysis, and risk-bearing capacity.