The cost of shares trading is set to rise marginally following a new proposal that lifts the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) transaction levy, negating the quest for lower trading fees especially for individual investors.
New proposals contained in Capital Markets (Licensing Requirements) General Regulations, 2025 seek to lift the CDSC levy from the current 0.08 percent to 0.12 percent on the value of each transaction.
