Third ‘Money Expo 2013’ is being organized jointly by Aarthik Abhiyan Daily and Jamb Technologies from October 31st to November 2 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. The expo first was held in 2011 AD in order to promote investment and take the financial sector of the country to greater heights.  Organizers say that this expo will be the biggest platform for investment and financial transactions in the nation. The expo will host stalls of bank and financial organizations, capital market and  insurance companies among others.  Various regulatory bodies will also be participating in the event. There will be 125 stalls in total and different conferences related to share markets, investment in infrastructures, mutual  funds, private public partnership, microfinance and use of new technology in commodities and financial markets will be held. 

Organizers have informed that entrepreneurs from India, Europe and Middle East Asia will be participating as well. “The government aims to uplift the country to the status of a developing country by 2020 AD. High levels of investment from private and public sectors are necessary for this and the expo aims to be a platform for the investors”, say the organizers. The Money Expo will host discussions on various issues such as investment of remittance in productive areas, making investments project focused, and the demands of the comparatively liberal policy to invite foreign direct investment in infrastructure development.”