Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu Named SECP Chairman to Strengthen Pakistan Capital Market Governance
The government appoints Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as SECP Chairman, bringing over 20 years of legal and financial experience, to enhance investor protection, market oversight, and regulatory reforms in Pakistan.
Pakistan UAE Collaboration on Real-World Asset Tokenisation to Boost Investment and Transparency
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) engages UAE’s DAMAC Group and PRYPCO to promote regulated tokenisation of real estate, government assets, and future debt instruments, aiming to unlock dormant assets and attract overseas investment.
SECP Bans Multi-Level Marketing, Ponzi, Pyramid, and Referral Schemes in
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially prohibited Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), referral marketing, Pyramid, and Ponzi schemes under new regulations, warning companies of strict penalties including potential winding up for violations.
SECP Alerts Investors to Surge in Online Trading Fraud and Fake Investment Platforms
SECP warns investors about increasing online trading scams in Pakistan, urging caution against unlicensed platforms, fake dashboards, and impersonation tactics to prevent financial losses.
Arif Habib Limited And PSX Warn Investors Against Surge In Online Financial Scams
Arif Habib Limited and Pakistan Stock Exchange issue warnings to retail investors about fraudulent schemes impersonating licensed firms, urging due diligence and verification on official platforms.
SECP Launches Infrastructure Mutual Funds to Bridge Pakistan’s $15 Billion Financing Gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new category of mutual funds, Infrastructure Schemes, to mobilize domestic savings and bridge the $15 billion annual infrastructure financing gap. The initiative aims to enhance capital markets, provide structured investment opportunities, and align with national development priorities.
SECP Registers MUFAP as First Section 42 Self-Regulatory Organization in Pakistan’s Fund Management Industry
The Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) has been granted Self-Regulatory Organization status by SECP, marking a first for any Section 42 company in the country. The move strengthens governance, investor protection, and market transparency in Pakistan’s fund management industry.