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.
SECP Hosts High-Level Consultation to Reform Pakistan’s Cost Audit Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a high-level consultation to reform the country’s cost audit regime. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, align practices with international standards, and reduce compliance burdens while improving the utility of cost audits for regulators and businesses.
Prime Minister Orders Review of SECP Chairman and Commissioners’ Pay Hike
The Prime Minister has ordered a formal review of the recent salary and allowance increase for SECP Chairman and Commissioners, forming a committee led by Rana Sanaullah to ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight.
PSX and SECP Partner to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight with Advanced Surveillance System
The Pakistan Stock Exchange and SECP have signed an MoU granting SECP direct access to PSX’s advanced surveillance system. The move enhances real-time monitoring of market activity, strengthens regulatory oversight, and aligns Pakistan’s capital markets with global standards.
SECP Proposes Major Amendments to Company Share Regulations to Safeguard Minority Rights
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020, introducing new safeguards to protect minority shareholders, ensure transparency, and align Pakistan’s corporate governance practices with global standards.