Nepal Securities Board (SEBON) has paved the way for implementing the After Market Order (AMO) system to modernize Nepal’s stock market and make it more investor-friendly.

The decision came after SEBON approved amendments to the securities trading regulations proposed by Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) during a board meeting on Monday.

According to SEBON board director Anandraj Sharma, the final step involves approval from NEPSE’s board of directors. Once endorsed, investors will be able to use the AMO facility.

Under this system, investors can place buy or sell orders outside regular trading hours (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM). Orders can be set at any time—whether late at night or early morning—and will be executed on a priority basis once the market opens the next day.

This feature is expected to greatly benefit Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs), who often face difficulties trading due to time zone differences. It will also help working professionals who are unable to participate in trading during office hours.

Market experts believe that AMO will increase investor participation, improve liquidity, and bring better balance between demand and supply in the stock market.