CDS and Clearing Limited
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Central securities depository |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Area served | Nepal |
Key people | Kanchan Sapkota (Acting CEO) |
| Products | Demat account, Transfer and Settlement of Securities |
| Services | Depository services |
| Owner |
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| Website | cdsc |
CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC) is Nepal's central securities depository, clearing, and settlement company. It was established in 2010 by Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) under the Companies Act and commenced operations in 2011.[1] It plays a crucial role in the country's capital market by maintaining electronic records of securities and ensuring that stock market transactions are settled securely and efficiently.[2][3]
Its services are related to dematerialization, transfer and settlement of securities in Nepal.[4]
History
The company is jointly owned by the Government of Nepal and Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE). It operates under the Securities Act 2063 and the Company Act 2063 of Nepal.
As of 27 July 2026 CDSC has more than 8 million demat accounts.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Introduction - CDSC". cdsc.com.np. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "Demat transactions made mandatory". kathmandupost.com. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "See the latest update of CDS and Clearing Limited". sharesansar.com. 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "Account Opening :: Services". cdsc.com.np. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ "8 million Demat accounts later, Nepal's stock market is still missing the tools of a modern market". The Kathmandu Post. 27 July 2026.