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SECP Reforms Help PSX Rank Among World’s Best-Performing Stock Markets in FY2026
Pakistan’s stock market has emerged as one of the world’s top-performing equity markets in FY2026, with regulatory reforms by the Securities and Exchange Commission of…
SECP Drops Security Clearance for Foreign Directors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) has removed the requirement for prior security clearance for foreign directors during the company licensing application stage. SECP announced…
SECP Fines 36 State-Owned Enterprises Rs. 3.17 Million for Compliance Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has completed enforcement proceedings against 36 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), imposing penalties totaling Rs. 3.175 million and issuing…
SECP Eases IPO Rules to Help Established Businesses List on PSX
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, enabling more established businesses to…
Record Company Registrations in May as SECP Sets New Benchmark
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,161 new companies in May 2026, raising the total number of incorporated firms in the country…
New Insurance Law Tabled to Replace 25-Year-Old Rules
The federal government has tabled the Insurance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly, marking the most significant overhaul of its insurance sector in 25 years.…
SECP Approves First Digital Takaful And Advisory Licenses
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan issued country’s first Shariah-compliant digital general takaful operator license to First Digital Takaful Company Limited and first Digital Investment…
SECP Registers 10,500+ New Companies as Foreign Investment Jumps 218%
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 10,511 new companies between February and April 2026, reflecting a 21 percent increase compared to 8,693 companies incorporated…
Pakistan Launches Capital Market Development Fund to Boost Investor Participation
Pakistan has launched a new industry-backed initiative, the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), with an initial investment of Rs. 120 million (Rs. 12 crore), aimed…
Punjab Becomes First Province to Launch General Insurance Company
Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to establish a general insurance company, marking a historic shift in public sector financial services across the…
SECP Unveils Comprehensive ETF Reform Roadmap to Boost ETF Market in Pakistan
To support the development of the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market in Pakistan through improved liquidity, enhanced investor access, and broader market outreach, the Securities…
SECP Drafts New Rules for Investor Account Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) proposed major anti-money-laundering rule changes, simplifying and securing digital account opening processes for investors. The SECP drafted…
SECP Says No Market Breakdown Despite PSX Decline During US-Iran War
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has said Pakistan’s capital market remained resilient during the third quarter of FY2025–26 despite sharp volatility linked to the US-Iran conflict…
