SEBON conducts 'OECD-SEBON International Conference and Roundtable on Financial Consumer Protection and Education in Asia Pacific'

SEBON had acquired membership with International Organisation of Securities Commissions – IOSCO with an aim to internationalize Nepali capital market and its regulation. Similarly, to increase the exposure and participation in international market SEBON has acquired full membership of International Network on Financial Education (INFE) under The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

OECD is a 60 year old international organization dedicated to prepare fair and effective policies for human development all over the world. Its main aims are prosperity, equality and opportunity generation. Similarly, INFE is a subsidiary of OECD established in 2008 with an aim to impart and promote financial literacy globally. Currently, 64 countries and 86 institutions are full member of OECD INFE and 172 institutions of 95 countries are limited members.

SEBON in coordination with OECD-INFE will be conducting OECD-SEBON Conference and Roundtable on Financial Consumer Protection and Education in Asia Pacific on Ashad 17 and 18, 2076. The program will be inaugurated by FM Dr. Khatiwada and will be attended by representatives from America, South Africa, Australia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, Bhutan, China and India. The program will also be attended by representatives from various international organizations such as OECD, SEBI, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Centre for Financial Literacy, Singapore. A total of 125 attendees will be present including representatives from Finance Ministry, Nepal Rastra Bank, Beema Samiti, Company Registrar, Nepal Stock Exchange, Other capital market participant, Bankers' association, Investors' associations, Professors from various Universities and people from various institutions.

The major topics to be discussed in the round-table are:

• Financial Education, Inclusion and Financial Consumer Protection in Financial Markets in Nepal and Across the Region.
  • Reducing Financial Vulnerabilities from childhood.
  • Supporting and Promoting Financial Inclusion for Ageing Population.
  • Understanding the Different Needs of Rural, Remote and Urban Populations.
  • Access to Finance and Financial Education for SMEs etc.

Similarly the second phase of the conference will be dedicated to Financial Consumer Protection and Education in Asia-Pacific.