Nepal, March 2 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has made it mandatory for brokering companies to conduct regular audits of their digital infrastructure, aiming to mitigate cyber risks amid growing trading volumes.

Enforcing the 'IT Audit Guidelines 2026,' NEPSE has directed stockbrokers to carry out information technology (IT) audits every two years and submit the report to the regulator within the second quarter of the concerned fiscal year. New brokering companies must conduct their first IT audit within six months of commencing operations. Additionally, brokers are required to undergo another audit if they upgrade their trading platforms or make significant changes to their operating systems.

The IT audit encompasses a comprehensi...