Nepal, June 3 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSPs), mandating detailed reporting of transactions and personal information when investments in digital payment institutions exceed specified thresholds.

Issuing an amended Unified Directive on Payment Systems, 2025, the central bank said the new measures aim to closely monitor investments in digital wallets, payment gateways, fintech firms, and other payment-related institutions.

Under the directive, individuals purchasing shares or investments worth more than five percent of the paid-up capital of a payment-related institution, or exceeding Rs 5 million, must submit personal details to NRB. The rule a...