Kathmandu: Executive Committee members of the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) today paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Gopal Prasad Bhatta, newly appointed Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), along with SEBON’s Executive Directors, to congratulate him on assuming office.
MBAN extended its best wishes to Chairman Bhatta and expressed confidence in his leadership at a critical juncture for Nepal’s capital market. Chairman Bhatta thanked the association for the goodwill visit and welcomed its continued engagement with the regulator.
Beyond the congratulatory exchange, the two sides held substantive discussions on key priorities facing the market, including mutual funds, IPOs, and private equity. Both parties emphasized the importance of increasing investor confidence and building a more conducive investment climateto support long-term market development.
The discussion also underscored the need for greater transparency and sound governance across market institutions, which both sides agreed are essential to strengthening trust among investors and other market participants.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with MBAN and SEBON reaffirming their shared commitment to working closely together in the interest of the sustained and orderly growth ofNepal’s capital market.
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