Banks Could Sell Shares After Just 45 Days Under New Capital Market Plan
The government has proposed reducing the minimum holding period for banks and financial institutions’ secondary-market share investments to 45 days, down from the current six-month requirement.
The government has proposed reducing the minimum holding period for shares purchased by banks and financial institutions in the secondary market from six months to 45 days under its Capital Market Strengthening and Revival Action Plan 2083. However, the rule is not yet effective and will require Nepal Rastra Bank to amend its relevant directives. If implemented, the move could increase institutional participation and market liquidity while banks will still need policies to control speculative risks.