Dr Kabir Ahmad Sidhu takes charge of SECP, outlines vision for smarter financial markets in Pakistan
New SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmad Sidhu has outlined priorities including digital licensing, smart compliance, financial inclusion, and capital market stability to strengthen Pakistan’s financial system.
SECP Flags Governance and Filing Violations by Power Sector Companies
SECP has issued compliance notices to seven power sector entities for failing to meet statutory filing and governance requirements under the Companies Act, 2017, including missing annual returns, financial statements, and mandatory board appointments.
LSE Ventures Limited Receives SECP License to Enter Corporate Restructuring Business
LSE Ventures Limited has received a Corporate Restructuring Company license from SECP, enabling it to acquire non-performing assets and undertake restructuring, revival, and liquidation of distressed companies.
SECP Proposes Key Changes to Companies Act 2017 to Streamline Corporate Compliance and Promote Digitalisation
The SECP and BoI have proposed major amendments to the Companies Act 2017 to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance digitalisation, improve corporate governance, and foster a business-friendly environment in Pakistan.
SECP Unveils 183 Proposed Amendments to Companies Act 2017 to Streamline Corporate Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed 183 amendments to the Companies Act 2017, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance digitalisation, and improve corporate governance in Pakistan.
SECP Alerts Public on Unlicensed Trading Platforms “Hillhouse Capital” and “S-169 Wharton”
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned investors against illegal trading platforms promising high returns, urging engagement only with licensed brokers and official channels.
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 Recognized as Reforms Champion, Accelerates Corporate Regulatory Modernization in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been recognized as a “Reforms Champion” by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif for its leadership in easing business, digital transformation, and modernizing corporate regulations through National Regulatory Reforms.
SECP Begins Specialized Training for SOEs and Privatization Teams on Corporate Restructuring Frameworks
The SECP launches a structured training program for officials of state-owned enterprises and the Privatization Commission, focusing on merger, amalgamation and restructuring rules as Pakistan advances reforms for public-sector efficiency.
SECP Registers 14,802 New Companies in First Four Months of FY2025–26, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recorded 14,802 new company registrations in the first four months of FY2025–26, highlighting digital adoption, growing entrepreneurship, and foreign investment confidence across Pakistan.