SECP Concludes Day 2 of Mutual Fund Focus Group 2025 with Actionable Insights

The second and final day of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) 2025 Mutual Fund Focus Group Session, themed “Mutual Funds as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth,” concluded on May 27 in Karachi. Building on the momentum of the first day’s discussions, the session engaged a new set of industry participants.

SECP Commissioner Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed Mirza opened the day with a welcome address, setting the tone for interactive presentations and expert-led discussions on innovation, regulatory evolution, and the future of mutual funds in Pakistan.

Structured into eight thematic sessions over two days, the focus group provided a platform for candid dialogue on regulatory challenges, innovation priorities, digital transformation, governance practices, and investor inclusion. Discussions highlighted domestic policy gaps while benchmarking against international best practices, with comparative insights from global mutual fund markets.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Zeeshan Rehman Khattak, Commissioner SECP, stated: “This session was never intended to be a symbolic gathering. It was designed as a platform for active engagement—a space for ideas, insights, and constructive criticism to flow freely. I am pleased to say it has delivered.”

He emphasized that participant feedback would directly inform SECP’s reform agenda, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to sustained, meaningful collaboration with stakeholders.

The insights and recommendations from the two-day session will integrate into SECP’s regulatory development process, guiding future policies to cultivate a more inclusive, transparent, and investor-friendly mutual fund ecosystem in Pakistan.