Federal Government Appoints Imtiaz Haider as SECP Commissioner for Three-Year Term
The federal government has appointed seasoned capital markets expert Imtiaz Haider as Commissioner of the SECP for three years, bringing prior regulatory and stock exchange leadership experience back to the watchdog.
Finance Minister Calls for Reduced Bank Reliance, Wider Participation in Debt Markets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged reforms to reduce bank dominance in Pakistan’s debt markets, focusing on lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and broader investor participation.
Adamjee Life to Enter Pension Fund Management Sector Under VPS Rules
Adamjee Life Assurance Company has announced plans to diversify into pension fund management after board approval, subject to regulatory clearance from SECP.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Adopts T+1 Settlement System from February 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from February 9, 2026, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and align with global capital market standards.
SECP amends Research Analyst Regulations 2015 to enhance transparency and investor confidence
The SECP has revised the Research Analyst Regulations 2015, introducing mandatory registration, stricter disclosure requirements, and a code of conduct to improve market integrity and investor protection in Pakistan.
SECP Clears Pak-Qatar General Takaful IPO as First Dedicated General Takaful Listing on PSX
SECP approves the IPO prospectus of Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited for issuance of 30 million shares, marking the first dedicated General Takaful company to be listed on PSX.
SECP Officials Paid Rs90 Million in Final Settlements Despite Senate Committee Instructions
Outgoing SECP chairman and two commissioners reportedly received Rs90 million in final settlements despite Senate Standing Committee instructions to withhold payments pending PAC review.
ADB Recommends Tax Reforms and Regulatory Clarity for Pakistan’s Fintech Sector
The Asian Development Bank highlights tax complexity and regulatory gaps as major hurdles for Pakistan’s fintech growth, urging clearer laws, lower rates, adaptive licensing, and regional cooperation to enhance financial inclusion.
SECP Approves Signature Residency REIT IPO as Fifth PSX Listing in FY2025–26
The SECP has approved the IPO prospectus of Signature Residency REIT, a Shariah-compliant developmental REIT, marking the fifth PSX Main Board listing in FY2025–26 and signaling renewed confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets.
Meezan Bank Supports Stylers International in Securing SECP Shariah Compliance Certificate
Meezan Bank has provided Shariah advisory and technical support to Stylers International Limited, enabling the PSX-listed company to secure SECP’s Shariah Compliance Certificate under the Shariah Governance Regulations, 2023.