SECP and ADB Promote We-Finance Code to Advance Women’s Financial Inclusion
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, held an awareness session in Karachi on the We-Finance Code, a framework designed to institutionalize gender-sensitive financial services and empower women in Pakistan’s economy.
SECP Proposes Expanded Investor Eligibility for Private Funds to Boost Market Participation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed expanding investor eligibility for private funds to include individual and foreign investors, easing entry requirements and strengthening Shariah compliance under revised regulations.
SECP Approves Digital Lending License for Foremost Financial Services, Paves Way for Instant Finance NBFC Entry
SECP has issued an NBFC license to Foremost Financial Services for digital nano-lending and approved Instant Finance’s entry into the sector, signaling growing investor confidence and advancing digital financial inclusion in Pakistan.
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 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 Expands Digital Data-Sharing Network to Boost Regulatory Efficiency under PRMI
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has expanded its digital data-sharing network under the Pakistan Regulatory Modernization Initiative (PRMI), integrating NEPRA, PRA, DRAP, SNGPL, PEMRA, and IESCO into its eZfile portal. The initiative streamlines compliance, reduces paperwork, and accelerates regulatory services while supporting Pakistan’s vision for a fully digital economy.
PBA and SECP Host Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Bank-Capital Market Collaboration
PBA and SECP held a consultative workshop in Karachi on unlocking capital market potential for banks, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as Chief Guest. Industry leaders and regulators discussed strengthening collaboration, diversifying financing avenues, and fostering sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan’s First Economic Census Maps 7.2 Million Businesses for Evidence-Based Growth
Pakistan has launched its first-ever Economic Census, mapping 7.2 million businesses and nearly 10 million household enterprises. The exercise provides a detailed dataset on economic, social, and educational infrastructure, aiming to drive evidence-based policymaking, expand the tax base, and promote inclusive growth.
SECP Approves Cordoba PE Management as NBFC for Private Equity and Venture Capital Services
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted Cordoba PE Management Limited a license to operate as a Non-Banking Finance Company for Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund Management, marking a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s private investment landscape.
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.