The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has introduced the Margin Trading Facility Directive 2026, enabling brokers to extend loans to investors for purchasing shares starting today (Friday). Investors must maintain a 30 percent initial margin and at least a 20 percent maintenance margin. Brokers are permitted to lend up to 4.5 times their net worth. Eligible companies must have at least 2.5 million shares listed on NEPSE and must have posted profits in at least two of the past three years. The new provision is expected to boost market liquidity and widen investor participation.
