SECP
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…
SECP Approves Two New IPOs as Pakistan Stock Market Listings Reach 11 in FY 2025-26
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) has approved two new initial public offerings (IPOs), bringing the total number…
SECP Approves New Real Estate Investment Opportunity at PSX
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) has approved a new investment avenue for the public through the Offer…
SECP Proposes “Swing Pricing” to Protect Mutual Fund Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recently proposed a structural update for the financial sector. The regulatory body introduced a framework called “Swing…
SECP Issues Guidebook to Promote Shariah-Compliant Halal Lending in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a comprehensive guidebook aimed at helping Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) design and offer Shariah-compliant financing products, expanding…
SECP Registers Nearly 3,000 New Companies in March 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March 2026, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase, according to official data. The rise indicates…
SECP Expands Contributory Pension System Across Provinces
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved new pension funds, increasing the total number for Punjab and Balochistan to strengthen government retirement…
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Boost Sustainable Investment in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed the launch of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mutual funds, aiming to open new avenues for investors…
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Riba-Free Credit Risk Sharing Product
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, marking a significant step toward expanding access to financing for underserved sectors such…
Govt Forms Committee to Empower SECP, Clear 2,000 Pending Cases
The federal government has established a high-level committee to introduce reforms in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), aiming to enhance its authority and clear…
SECP Licenses Pakistan’s First Government-Owned Provincial Life Insurance Company
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a license to M/s Punjab Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), making it Pakistan’s first provincial…
SECP Takes Action Against 41 State-Owned Companies for Compliance Failures
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a major crackdown on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing to follow legal and regulatory requirements.…
