SEBON News
Capital Gains Tax Cut Takes Effect: Investors Get Tax Relief
The government has officially published the revised capital gains tax rates for share investments in the Nepal Gazette, with the new rates coming into effect today.
6 days ago
SEBON Sets New Eligibility Criteria for Companies Seeking IPO Approval
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has drafted new eligibility criteria for companies planning to issue Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), covering governance, financial strength, business readiness, disclosure, fund utilization, and sectoral risk.
7 days ago
SEBON Allows Capital Market Institutions to Use CSR Funds for Disaster Relief
SEBON has permitted capital market-related institutions to contribute their institutional social responsibility funds to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
11 days ago
Dual ISIN Dispute Leaves 36 Companies’ Founder Shares in Limbo
A long-running Dual ISIN dispute has left more than 360 million founder shares of 36 companies unable to enter the dematerialized system, while SEBON has only cleared the way for two companies whose lock-in periods have expired.
24 days ago
SEBON Tightens Watch on Flood-Hit Companies, Gives NEPSE 5-Point Directive
SEBON has directed NEPSE to strengthen monitoring of companies affected by recent floods and natural disasters while ensuring timely disclosure and investor protection.
a month ago
SEBON Opens Public Consultation on New Debenture Issuance Rules
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has released the draft Debenture Registration and Issue Regulations, 2083 B.S. for public consultation, seeking feedback to strengthen Nepal’s corporate debt market and diversify the country’s capital market.
a month ago
SEBON Pushes Market Innovation, Regulatory Reforms and New Trading Products
Nepal’s securities regulator is preparing new market products and regulatory reforms aimed at improving efficiency, investor protection and governance in the capital market.
a month ago
25 Companies Line Up for Right Shares Despite Market Slump
Despite a sluggish secondary market and a two-month leadership vacuum at the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), 25 companies are lined up awaiting approval for right shares worth over Rs. 25.47 billion, heavily dominated by the hydropower sector.
4 months ago
Will the Government Finalize the Next SEBON Chairperson Today?
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has called a Cabinet meeting for Tuesday (Jestha 19) at 12 PM at Singha Durbar. The meeting is highly anticipated to finalize the appointment of the new Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) from a shortlisted pool of four candidates.
4 months ago
Who Will Lead SEBON? PM Balen Calls Key Cabinet Meeting
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has called a Cabinet meeting for Monday afternoon, with high expectations that a new Chairperson for the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) will be officially appointed from the final shortlist of four candidates.
4 months ago
SEBON Leadership Crisis: 47 Applicants Left in the Dark
With no Chairman at the helm of SEBON, policy decisions and IPO approvals remain frozen, frustrating 47 applicants and thousands of investors.
4 months ago
SEBON Warns Against "Informal" Pre-IPO Deals: No Legal Ground for Public Sales.
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has cautioned the public against purchasing "Pre-IPO" shares through informal channels like WhatsApp, Facebook, and SMS. The regulator clarified that selling such shares to the general public is illegal, warning that any public offering to more than 50 people requires prior formal approval from the board.
5 months ago