The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has enforced the Margin Trading Facility Directive 2026, allowing brokers to provide loans to investors for purchasing shares starting Friday. Investors must maintain an initial margin of 30 percent and a minimum maintenance margin of 20 percent. Brokers can extend loans up to 4.5 times their net worth. Eligible companies must have at least 2.5 million shares listed on NEPSE and demonstrate profitability in at least two of the past three fiscal years. The measure is expected to enhance liquidity and broaden market participation.
