SECP Makes Public “Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028” for Consultation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the Draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028, its first comprehensive gender equality framework for regulated sectors, including capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, and the corporate sector. The framework is now available on the SECP’s website for public consultation.
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SECP Reports Record-Breaking Growth in Corporate Registrations During FY 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made unprecedented strides in corporate registry reforms and digital transformation during fiscal year 2025.
SECP Forms Panel to Improve Investor Onboarding in Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Committee to evaluate the existing account opening process with the intermediaries in capital markets, identify pain points, recommend improvements in existing processes and regulatory framework to make the account opening process more time efficient and customer-friendly.
Adil Aziz
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 Addresses Concerns Over Fraudulent Online Trading in Latest Clarification
The SECP vide an earlier press release had informed the general public about certain illegal and fraudulent online trading/investment platforms that are misusing names of reputable companies, licensed entities, and qualified
professionals, including BMA Capital Management Limited.
SECP Wraps Up Day 1 of Mutual Fund Focus Group 2025 with Expert Insights on Innovation & Reforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) successfully wrapped up the first day of its Mutual Fund Focus Group Sessions 2025 today at a local hotel in Karachi. The closed-door session brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from across Pakistan’s capital markets for in-depth discussions on critical issues shaping the mutual fund industry.
SECP Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Trading & Investment Frauds
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) cautions the general public against investing through unlicensed online trading platforms, websites, and mobile applications offering unrealistic returns on investment in stocks or other financial products traded in local or international securities markets.
SECP Shuts Down United Insurance’s Guarantee Business Over Rs2.2B Non-Encashment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has ceased the guarantee business of The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited through direction issued on May 20, 2025, under section 60 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000.
Mehfooz
SECP Sets New Standards: Industry Associations to Lead Self-Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a Consultation Paper on Standard Principles for Recognition and Conduct of Industry Associations, introducing a strategic framework aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector through enhanced self-regulation.
SECP Rolls Out Compliance Guidelines to Improve REIT Sector Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued Compliance checklists for REIT Management Companies and Section 42 Companies and introduces enhanced grievance redressal mechanisms for stakeholder facilitation.