AKD Securities Wins Pakistan’s Best Retail Broker Award at Euromoney 2026
AKD Securities Limited has been recognised as Pakistan’s Best Retail Broker at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, with Chairperson Hina Dhedhi Junaid and CEO Muhammad Farid Alam receiving the award in London.
NIBAF Pakistan Certified Compliance Professionals Programme Held in Lahore
NIBAF Pakistan organized a three-day Certified Compliance Professionals programme from October 14 to 16, 2026, in Lahore to strengthen regulatory knowledge, risk management and compliance skills among financial sector professionals.
Jubilee Life Insurance Names Syed Usman Qaiser Head of Digital Business and Marketing
Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited has appointed Syed Usman Qaiser as Head of Digital Business and Marketing, strengthening its focus on digital business development and marketing.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox 2026 Applications Open Until November 30
The State Bank of Pakistan is accepting applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox until November 30, 2026, providing an opportunity to explore financial innovation under regulatory oversight.
NIBAF Pakistan Trains Bank Officers on SBP Inspection Compliance
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a one-day workshop in Sialkot on State Bank of Pakistan inspection requirements, regulatory compliance, audit findings, and operational controls in branch banking.
PACRA Raises AWT Investments Rating To AM2++ As Assets Under Management Continue Growth
PACRA upgrades AWT Investments Limited asset manager rating from AM2+ to AM2++, highlighting AUM growth, digital expansion, retail focus, and improved fund performance.
Soneri Bank Explores Strategic Acquisition to Expand Business and Diversify Operations
Soneri Bank Limited moves to evaluate potential acquisition as part of its long-term growth and diversification strategy, with board approval and regulatory compliance guiding the process.
Muhammad Rizwan Rajper Elevated to Regional Business Head at Bank Alfalah
Bank Alfalah Limited has promoted Muhammad Rizwan Rajper to Regional Business Head, recognizing his leadership, strategic expertise, and contributions to business growth and client relations across the region.
Bank Alfalah Considers Ghazanfar Bank Acquisition Offer for Afghan Operations
Bank Alfalah accepts a non-binding offer from Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its Afghanistan operations, pending due diligence and regulatory approvals from SBP and Da Afghanistan Bank.
HABIBMETRO wins Pakistan Supply Chain Innovation of the Year Award at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025
HABIBMETRO has received the Pakistan Supply Chain Innovation of the Year – Financial Services Award at the Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 in Singapore, recognizing its commitment to digital transformation and innovation within the country’s financial sector.

