{"id":122125,"date":"2025-07-07T18:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=122125"},"modified":"2025-07-07T18:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:28:55","slug":"secps-adjudication-division-decides-1761-cases-in-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-business-news\/secps-adjudication-division-decides-1761-cases-in-2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018SECP\u2019s Adjudication Division\u2019 decides 1,761 cases in 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 :The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) remains committed to fostering a proactive compliance culture, concluding 1,761 adjudication proceedings in the financial year 2024-25.<br \/>\nAggregate penalties of Rs. 425 million were imposed, reflecting SECP\u2019s dedication to upholding the integrity and transparency of Pakistan\u2019s financial markets and corporate sector, said a press release issued here on Monday.<br \/>\nThe adjudicated cases included 267 publicly listed companies, with major non-compliances involving unauthorized investments in associated companies, weak corporate governance, and financial reporting lapses.<br \/>\nEnforcement actions were also taken against 49 Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs). Additionally, SECP addressed 43 companies for non-compliance with the AML\/CFT Regulatory Framework, imposing judicial penalties.<br \/>\nIn the brokerage sector, SECP resolved 27 cases related to violations of takeover laws, issuing regulatory directives for rectification alongside penalties.<br \/>\nThe insurance sector saw 14 concluded proceedings, with penalties imposed on insurers for failing to meet reinsurance arrangements, solvency thresholds, and collateral requirements for insurance guarantees.<br \/>\nExtending its enforcement efforts to the unlisted segment, SECP issued 679 penalty orders for breaches of mandatory statutory requirements.<br \/>\nIn line with its goal of promoting compliance, SECP also closed 682 cases where defaults were rectified, without monetary penalties.<br \/>\nSECP continues to safeguard the interests of the public, minority shareholders, unitholders, policyholders, and creditors through effective enforcement of its laws.<br \/>\nAs the financial landscape evolves, SECP will further refine its regulatory strategies to ensure a fair and secure marketplace for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 :The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) remains committed to fostering a proactive compliance culture, concluding 1,761 adjudication proceedings in the financial year 2024-25. 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