Pakistan Enters Sustainable Investment Market with New SECP ESG Mutual Funds Framework
The framework enables Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to launch Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused mutual funds, bringing Pakistan’s capital market in line with global sustainable investment practices.
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SECP Reforms Drive 1,374% Growth in Third-Party Motor Insurance Across Sindh
Under the revised law, every registered vehicle in Sindh must carry valid third-party insurance. Vehicles without insurance cannot be registered, transferred, or pay annual token tax, strengthening compliance and consumer protection. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) reforms to enforce third party motor insurance have increased third-party motor insurance coverage in Sindh by…
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SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Digital Lending Product for Women-Led MSMEs
Under this product, the Company will offer women entrepreneurs asset financing ranging from PKR 100,000 to PKR 1.5 million, based on the outcome of the credit assessment of each borrower.
SECP Chairman Reveals New Strategy to Grow Investor Base and Enhance Capital Markets
The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at expanding Pakistan’s investor base, strengthening financial literacy, and accelerating the development of the country’s capital markets.
Chinese Consortium to expand investment in Pakistan’s capital market
Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets following the resolution of key regulatory matters by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), paving the way for increased investment and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
SECP Accelerates Digital Finance — Licenses Issued, Backlog Reduced
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken major steps to promote innovation and digital transformation in Pakistan’s financial sector by issuing the country’s first Shariah-compliant digital general takaful operator license to First Digital Takaful Company Limited and the first Digital Investment Advisory Services license to Wealthbridge Management Limited. The SECP also licensed…
SECP Reports 21% Growth in Company Registrations, Foreign Investment Surges
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has reported strong growth in company registrations, foreign investment, digitalization, and compliance during February-April 2026, following reforms introduced by the new management.
SECP Sanctions Additional Pension Funds for Balochistan and Punjab
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has further advanced Pakistan’s pension reform agenda by approving eight additional pension funds for the Government of Balochistan and one for the Government of Punjab.
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SECP mandates MUFAP membership to strengthen investor rotection
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made it mandatory for all investment advisors and distributors of mutual and pension funds to obtain membership of the Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP).
SECP licenses first Provincial government-owned life insurer
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has granted a license to M/s Punjab Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), marking the establishment of Pakistan’s first provincial government-owned life insurance company.