The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has issued the Margin Trading Facility Guidelines 2026, effective February 13. The regulations allow stockbrokers to extend loans to investors for share purchases under defined conditions. Eligible companies must have at least 2.5 million listed shares and a net worth exceeding paid-up capital. Investors are required to maintain a 30% initial margin and a 20% maintenance margin. Brokers may issue margin calls or liquidate shares if values fall below required thresholds. A daily mark-to-market mechanism will ensure transparency.
