A policy consultation organized by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) with stock brokers took an unexpected turn today as hundreds of dissatisfied investors gathered outside the regulator's headquarters, demanding immediate action to address the prolonged weakness in Nepal's stock market. The demonstration, led by investor activist Tilak Koirala, began around 9:00 AM and continued throughout the day, drawing attention away from SEBON's scheduled meeting with brokerage firms.
SEBON had invited representatives of brokerage companies for a 2:00 PM consultation to collect feedback on a package of proposed policy measures aimed at improving market stability and restoring investor confidence. According to Sagar Dhakal, President of the Stock Brokers Association of Nepal, the regulator is preparing a series of reforms to tackle current market challenges and sought practical suggestions from brokers before finalizing its plans.
However, the consultation faced strong opposition from retail investors gathered outside the SEBON office. Protesters argued that while regulators were consulting brokers behind closed doors, ordinary investors—who have suffered heavy portfolio losses during the recent market downturn—were being excluded from the decision-making process. Demonstrators called for an immediate market support package, urging both the government and regulators to introduce concrete measures instead of limiting discussions to internal meetings.
Leading the protest, Tilak Koirala criticized the consultation process, stating that investors deserve to be part of any discussion concerning the future of Nepal's capital market. He warned that the protesting group would prevent broker representatives from entering the SEBON premises if investor concerns continued to be ignored. The demonstration comes just days after SEBON announced that it is preparing a Capital Market Development Roadmap, aimed at strengthening Nepal's securities market through regulatory reforms, improved market infrastructure, and enhanced investor protection. With investor frustration continuing to grow, today's protest underscores increasing pressure on regulators to deliver tangible reforms that can restore confidence and revive market activity.
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