SECP Notifies 2026 Regulations to Prohibit Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes in Pakistan
The SECP has notified the Companies (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Regulations, 2026, banning Ponzi schemes, recruitment-based pyramid models and deceptive marketing practices across physical and digital platforms.
SECP Says REITs Can Formalise Pakistan’s Real Estate Market and Boost Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan highlighted how regulated Real Estate Investment Trusts can formalise the property sector, attract private investment and connect real estate with capital markets.
Pakistan’s 29 REIT Schemes Hold Rs173.1 Billion as SECP Calls for Tax and Regulatory Reforms
Pakistan had 29 registered Real Estate Investment Trust schemes by March 2026, with a combined fund size of Rs173.1 billion in December 2025. SECP speakers highlighted investment opportunities, transparent valuations and tax reforms to support sector growth.
PSX Returns IPO Subscription Funds After SECP Raises Prospectus Disclosure Concerns
Pakistan Stock Exchange confirms full refunds to investors in SE Fruits and Vegetables Limited’s withdrawn IPO after SECP identified material discrepancies in the company’s prospectus.
SECP Reviews SE Fruits IPO Prospectus Over Financial Disclosure Discrepancies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is reviewing discrepancies in SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited’s IPO prospectus after suspending proceedings and refunding subscription money to investors.
SECP Creates Corporate Intelligence Unit to Detect Illegal Investment Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved a Corporate Intelligence Unit to identify companies suspected of Ponzi schemes, illegal deposit-taking, unlicensed lending and unauthorised business activities.
SECP Establishes Intelligence Unit to Monitor Financial Fraud in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved a Corporate Intelligence Unit to detect suspected Ponzi schemes, illegal deposit-taking and other financial misconduct through open-source monitoring.
AKD Securities Warns of Deepfake Investment Scams Using Executives’ Identities
AKD Securities has warned investors about AI-generated videos and fake social media accounts impersonating Aqeel Karim Dhedhi and Hina Junaid.
OICCI Calls on Pakistan to Convert Macroeconomic Stability Into Investment and Export Growth
OICCI has urged Pakistan to build on macroeconomic stabilization by accelerating private investment, exports, energy security and structural reforms while reducing regulatory and compliance burdens.
SECP and PSX Host Joint Compliance Webinar to Boost Capital Market Integrity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan teams up with PSX to train securities brokers on prudential regulations and AML CFT frameworks.