SECP Mandates UBO Disclosures to Align Pakistan Banking and Corporate Governance with IMF Standards
The SECP has launched a nationwide drive requiring companies to disclose Ultimate Beneficial Owners by April 30, 2026, to curb illicit financial flows and meet IMF benchmarks.
SECP Reports Robust Corporate Growth in Q1 2026 with 10,318 New Registrations and Stable Foreign Interest
The SECP recorded a 12.5% increase in company registrations during the first quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in IT, e-commerce, and regional business formalization.
Pakistan Debuts First Hybrid Sukuk, Raising Rs200 Billion in Landmark Islamic Finance Issuance
Pakistan launches its first Government Hybrid Sukuk combining Ijarah and Commodity Murabaha structures, achieving strong oversubscription and marking a key development in the country’s Islamic finance and debt market ecosystem.
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Promote Sustainable Investing in Pakistan
SECP unveils concept paper for ESG mutual funds, aiming to boost environmentally friendly investments, improve corporate governance, and align Pakistan with global sustainable finance standards.
SECP Approves New Annuity Products to Modernize Pakistan Retirement System and Financial Security
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a range of new annuity products including life-contingent and hybrid schemes to ensure stable post-retirement income.
SECP Approves Big Bird Foods Proposal to Convert 1.5 Billion Rupee Directors Loan into Equity
Big Bird Foods Limited receives SECP green light to issue over 30 million shares to directors as part of a 1.5 billion rupee debt-to-equity conversion strategy.
SECP Mandates Unlisted Companies to Shift to Central Depository System Before Share Transactions
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan requires unlisted companies to convert physical shares into book-entry form under the Central Depository System, with one-year fee relief announced by CDC.
SECP Revises PSX-KMI All Share Index Shariah Criteria, Cuts Non-Compliant Debt Ratio to 33%
SECP approves revised Shariah screening criteria for PSX-KMI All Share Index, reduces non-compliant debt ratio to 33% and introduces three- to five-star compliance ratings to strengthen Islamic capital markets.
SECP Confirms Net Growth in Foreign Company Registrations Between 2022 and 2025
The SECP clarifies only 19 foreign companies ceased operations in Pakistan from 2022–2025 while 79 new companies were registered, reinforcing investor confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
SECP Reports NBFI Assets at Rs6.84 Trillion as Shariah-Compliant Segment Records 295 Percent Growth
SECP data shows Pakistan’s NBFI assets reach Rs6,844 billion across 715 entities, with mutual funds holding 66.3 percent share and Shariah-compliant assets growing 295 percent since June 2022.