The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has welcomed the securities regulator’s initiative to amend the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025, describing the move as a positive step towards developing a more balanced, modern and investor-friendly regulatory framework for the country's capital market.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the association expressed its appreciation to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission's (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan and the commissioners for initiating consultations with market stakeholders on the proposed amendments.

Meanwhile, the commission recently approved draft amendments to the Margin Rules, 2025, for public opinion to make margin lending more investor-friendly.

The DBA particularly thanked the commission for holding a meeting on July 13, where representatives of the association and the Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA) were invited to share their opinions, proposals and concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the margin rules.

According to the statement, the commission listened carefully to the stakeholders' views and assured them that their recommendations would be duly considered during the reform process. The DBA said this consultative approach reflects the regulator's commitment to formulating practical and market-oriented policies.

The DBA believes that the revised Margin Rules, 2025 will help establish a balanced, modern and forward-looking regulatory framework, contributing to the orderly, transparent and sustainable development of Bangladesh's capital market.

The association also expressed hope that the draft amended rules would soon be published for public consultation. After reviewing the draft, it said, the DBA would submit detailed observations and recommendations to the commission if necessary.

DBA President Saiful Islam said the DBA fully supports BSEC's ongoing reform initiatives aimed at making Bangladesh's capital market stronger, more modern and investment-friendly.

He added that the DBA would continue to work closely with the securities regulator in implementing future reform measures for the sustainable development of the country's capital market.

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