SECP Makes Stock Market Investing Faster With Digital Onboarding
SECP introduces a unified digital investor onboarding framework with faster account processing, 24/7 access, reduced verification and API-based processing.
aik By BankIslami Launches Shariah Compliant Open Banking Platform
aik by BankIslami launches aik Connect, a Shariah compliant open banking platform offering secure APIs, digital onboarding and round the clock self service access.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Introduces IBAN Digital Verification for Faster Customer Onboarding
SECP amends AML and CFT regulations to permit financial brokers and insurers to leverage bank account details for immediate digital identity checks.
SECP Unveils Major Mutual Fund Reforms to Empower Retail Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has increased investment limits for Sehl and Sahulat accounts and simplified digital onboarding for mutual funds.
Pakistan Streamlines Banking Onboarding Procedures to Boost Ease of Doing Business
The Board of Investment and Financial Authorities Have Introduced Risk Based KYC and Digital Verification to Simplify Bank Account Opening for Businesses.
SECP Proposes Biometric and IBAN Verification for Digital Investor Onboarding to Curb Financial Crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a new framework for multi-biometric verification and IBAN-based investor onboarding to enhance AML compliance.
SECP Signs MoUs with Askari Bank and NayaPay for Digital Corporate Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan partners with Askari Bank and NayaPay to digitize and simplify the corporate bank account opening process.
SBP Expands Roshan Digital Accounts to All Foreign Individuals and Corporate Entities
The State Bank of Pakistan has amended its onboarding framework to allow all non-resident individuals and foreign companies to open Roshan Digital Accounts.
SECP Triples Sahulat Account Limits to Boost Retail Digital Investing
SECP raises Sahulat Account investment limits to 3 million rupees, simplifying stock market access for small investors and aligning with global retail models.
Finance Minister Calls for Reduced Bank Reliance, Wider Participation in Debt Markets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged reforms to reduce bank dominance in Pakistan’s debt markets, focusing on lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and broader investor participation.

