SECP Shatters Records with Over 4000 New Companies Registered in Historic April 2026 Surge
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered a record 4,082 new companies in April 2026, led by the IT sector and significant Chinese investment.
Pakistan Launches Capital Market Development Fund to Boost Investor Base to 2.5 Million
Key financial institutions and the SECP establish the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) with a 12 crore PKR investment to drive financial inclusion and literacy.
SECP Chairman Sets Goal to Expand Pakistan Investor Base to 2.5 Million via CMDF
SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu outlines a roadmap to increase Pakistan’s investor base to 2.5 million focusing on youth and simplified onboarding.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Highlights Economic Stability Amid Global Volatility
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb affirms Pakistan’s economic resilience, noting record investor growth and strategic fiscal targets despite geopolitical tensions.
SECP Grants Approval for Strategic Roadmap to Revitalize Pakistan ETF Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved a phased roadmap to boost the ETF market through digital onboarding, lower costs, and direct AMC sales.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Approves Comprehensive Reform Roadmap for Exchange Traded Funds
The SECP grants in-principle approval for a phased ETF reform roadmap to enhance market liquidity and investor access through direct AMC offerings and broker incentives.
Pakistan Streamlines Banking Onboarding Procedures to Boost Ease of Doing Business
The Board of Investment and Financial Authorities Have Introduced Risk Based KYC and Digital Verification to Simplify Bank Account Opening for Businesses.
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Launches Historic Electronic Rice Trading with Successful Pilot Session
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange marks a milestone in agri-tech as Nida Tirmizi and Om Prakash execute the first electronic local rice trade during a live pilot.
SECP Proposes Biometric and IBAN Verification for Digital Investor Onboarding to Curb Financial Crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a new framework for multi-biometric verification and IBAN-based investor onboarding to enhance AML compliance.
Pakistan Capital Market Resilience SECP Quarterly Review Q3 FY2026 Resilience Amid Global Conflict
SECP Quarterly Market Review highlights the resilience of the Pakistan stock market despite the US Iran war fallout and global economic shocks in Q3 FY2026.