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SECP Approves Key Initiative to Strengthen Pakistan’s Agricultural Market Infrastructure
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited’s (PMEX) acquisition of a majority stake in Naymat Collateral Management Company…
SECP Raises Alarm as Bogus Trading Platform Exploits Broker Names and Celebrity Images to Mislead Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised a new alarm over a wave of online scams exploiting the country’s growing interest in…
Shield Corporation to Exit PSX Amid Low Trading and Losses
Shield Corporation Limited has announced plans to voluntarily delist from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), following years of low trading activity, consecutive financial losses, and…
SECP Updates NBFC Regulations to Encourage Fintech Innovation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled major changes to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) Regulations, 2008, aimed at boosting fintech innovation…
SECP Registers 14,802 New Companies, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence
Pakistan’s corporate sector showed strong growth as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies during the first four months of…
Pakistan Stock Market Volatility Highlights Need for Depth
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues to show volatility in 2025, with rallies led mainly by financials and energy giants, while small- and mid-cap stocks…
SECP Partners with Digital Banks to Simplify Corporate Account Opening for Startups
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a new initiative to simplify and speed up the process of opening corporate bank accounts…
SECP Holds High-Level Consultation on Reforming Pakistan’s Cost Audit Regime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a key step toward overhauling the country’s cost audit regime to make it more efficient,…
SECP Approves Amendments to PSX Rulebook for Holding and Conduct of Corporate Briefing Sessions
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved major amendments to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Rulebook, making Corporate Briefing Sessions (CBS) mandatory…
Samba Bank Gets SBP’s Green Light to Become a Full Islamic Bank
Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to convert into a full Islamic bank. This marks a major…
Daira Marks One Year of Empowering Pakistan’s Unbanked Population
Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira marked its first anniversary of operations in Pakistan with a renewed commitment to advancing financial inclusion and access to finance…
SECP Flags Legal Breaches in PRCL CEO Appointment and Pay Raise
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has uncovered multiple violations of corporate and public-sector laws in the appointment and salary increase of the…
SECP Partners with National Telecommunication Corporation to Enhance Cybersecurity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen information sharing…
