Nepal's Regulatory Framework for Financial Services is the set of laws, rules and institutions that govern the financial sector in Nepal. The financial sector in Nepal consists of various types of financial intermediaries, such as banks, financial institutions, cooperatives, microfinance institutions, insurance companies, capital market entities, etc. The regulatory framework for financial services aims to ensure the stability, efficiency, transparency and inclusiveness of the financial system, as well as to protect the interests of the financial consumers and the public.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Laws in Nepal are the legal framework that aims to prevent and combat the crimes of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nepal. Money laundering is the process of concealing or disguising the origin, source, location, ownership or control of money or assets that are derived from criminal activities. Terrorism financing is the process of providing or collecting funds, directly or indirectly, with the intention or knowledge that they will be used to carry out terrorist acts or support terrorist organizations.