The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan has organised a specialised one-day capacity-building programme on the State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory and supervisory framework for exchange companies at its Lahore campus. Held on November 6, 2026, the programme brought together senior officers from exchange companies to strengthen their understanding of regulatory requirements and operational responsibilities under the central bank’s supervision. Mr. Abdul Qadeer Akram from the Exchange Policy Department of the State Bank of Pakistan facilitated the session, which focused on improving institutional awareness of regulatory compliance and recent supervisory developments. The initiative provided participants with an opportunity to discuss important regulatory requirements affecting exchange companies and their responsibilities in maintaining compliance with applicable financial sector rules.
The workshop covered the regulatory and supervisory guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, with particular attention to recent updates and their implications for exchange companies. Participants were guided on the importance of aligning institutional procedures with statutory requirements, operational standards and supervisory expectations. The programme also highlighted the role of compliance arrangements in supporting transparency, accountability and effective oversight within the foreign exchange market. By bringing senior officers together for a focused learning session, NIBAF Pakistan aimed to improve their ability to understand regulatory changes and incorporate relevant requirements into their organisations’ daily operations. The interactive format also provided a platform for exchanging professional knowledge and discussing practical challenges associated with regulatory implementation.
The training reflects NIBAF Pakistan’s continued focus on professional development and regulatory awareness across the country’s financial services industry. Its capacity-building initiatives cover commercial banks, non-banking financial institutions and exchange companies, supporting employees and institutional representatives in understanding evolving regulatory responsibilities. Exchange companies play an important role in Pakistan’s foreign exchange market, making compliance with the State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory framework an important part of their operations. Through specialised programmes such as this workshop, NIBAF Pakistan continues to support institutional capacity development and promote a stronger understanding of supervisory requirements across the financial sector.
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