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SECP specifies regulatory framework for Debt and Hybrid ETFs

Posted on June 25, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, In line with its objectives of creating a competitive and conducive playing field and to diversify the range of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) available to investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has specified the framework for issuance of Debt and Hybrid […]

SECP enables startups to offer employee stock options plan

Posted on April 8, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – In order to accelerate business growth in Pakistan, the SECP has given clearance to private limited companies including startups to offer Stock Option Plans, which give them the flexibility to award stock options to employees. Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) is a popular […]

SECP makes legal, structural reforms for transparent capital market

Posted on March 7, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made significant capital market reforms featuring legal, structural, regulatory, operational and product development initiatives which were helping in development of a robust and transparent capital market in the country. “In order to enhance security of investor’s […]

SECP striving to create efficient, transparent business ecosystem

Posted on March 4, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Aamir Khan said that the apex regulator has been continuously striving to create an efficient and transparent business ecosystem in Pakistan, by ensuring that its policies and decisions conform to values of objectivity, integrity and […]

SECP launches portal for expeditious bank account opening

Posted on February 17, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – In pursuit of its agenda to promote ease of doing business and digitalization, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a portal for expeditiousbank account opening of newly registered companies. The online portal provides banks real time access […]

SECP introduces digital onboarding mechanism for AMCs investors

Posted on January 1, 2021 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD – As part of its efforts to usher in a new era of smart investments, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has introduced the digital onboarding mechanism for investors of the Asset Management Companies (AMCs). In this respect, SECP has […]

SECP warns public against investing in fake investment entities

Posted on December 31, 2020 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD-To safeguard the hard earnings and interests of the general public, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public warning to refrain from investing in any fraudulent investment schemes that promise hefty profits and unrealistic incentives. “ Recently, few registered companies […]

SECP approves first Peer-to-Peer lending platform

Posted on December 24, 2020 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD-The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in pursuance of its reforms agenda to support and encourage Fintech revolution in the country, has approved the launch of Pakistan’s first Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platform.the&locale=en_US&sdk=joey Finja, venture capital-backed fintech secured the approval under the first cohort of SECP’s […]

SECP establishes first ever Business Centre

Posted on December 17, 2020 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD-While rigorously pursuing its objective of providing ease of doing business, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has established its first-ever Business Centre for swift incorporation of companies and to respond investor’s requests for information and queries instantly. The Business Centre is located at […]

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