Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has framed draft amendments to the BSEC (Margin) Rules, proposing fundamental relaxations to make margin loans more accessible for investors and to expand lending capacity for market intermediaries.

The proposed changes aim to eliminate practical operational complexities, foster an investor-friendly framework, and boost liquidity across the country's capital market.

Key Proposals in the Draft Rules

Extension to Low-Dividend Companies: Under the draft rules, investors will be eligible for margin loans to purchase shares of B-category companies even if the companies pay less than a 5 percent dividend. Currently, only B-category companies paying a minimum 5 percent...