Pakistan Capital Market Shifts to T+1 Settlement Cycle, Aligning with Global Trading Standards
Pakistan transitions to T+1 settlement cycle at PSX under SECP guidance, enhancing liquidity, reducing counterparty risk, and aligning the capital market with international best practices.
Pakistan’s Mutual Funds Cross Rs. 4 Trillion Milestone Amid Digital Investment Boom
Pakistan’s mutual fund industry has achieved a major milestone as total assets under management crossed Rs. 4 trillion, signaling strong investor confidence, digital adoption, and financial awareness despite declining profit rates.
SECP Introduces New Mutual Funds Category to Bridge Pakistan’s Infrastructure Financing Gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a new mutual funds category called Infrastructure Schemes to mobilize long-term savings for critical infrastructure projects. The initiative, part of SECP’s Fund Management Roadmap 2025–26, sets clear rules for AMCs, ensures investor safeguards, and aims to address Pakistan’s $15 billion annual infrastructure financing gap.
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.