SECP approves public offering of Naya Nazimabad Apartment REIT
SECP has approved the Offer for Sale prospectus of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT (NNAR) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
SECP Refers Blink Capital Case to FIA Amid Allegations of Rs. 446.6 Million Fraud
The investigation revealed that 35 complainants lodged claims amounting to Rs. 446.664 million.
SECP Rolls Out IBAN-Based Verification to Streamline Digital KYC
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced IBAN-based digital verification to enable faster and easier onboarding of customers, allowing investors to access financial services without unnecessary documentation and repeated verification requirements. To facilitate this digital transformation, the SECP has amended the AML/CFT/CPF Regulations, 2020, allowing Regulated Persons, including Securities Brokers, Futures Brokers,…
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.
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…
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.