Chinese investors reaffirm long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets with plans for ETFs, advanced technologies and deeper bilateral cooperation.
ISLAMABAD, June 15, 2026: A Chinese consortium on Monday unveiled new expansion plans for the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during a meeting with officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), reaffirming its long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets.
The delegation, led by the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) and comprising representatives from the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, met SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu and senior officials to discuss future collaboration and investment opportunities.
According to a statement issued by the SECP, the meeting marked a significant advancement in financial sector cooperation between Pakistan and China, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to strengthening capital market ties.
The Chinese consortium welcomed the resolution of key regulatory matters by the SECP, which enabled it to increase its shareholding in the Central Depository Company (CDC) and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL).
The delegation also appreciated the SECP’s support for restructuring the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s property management function, a move aimed at allowing the exchange to concentrate more effectively on its core operations and strategic growth objectives.
Senior representatives attending the meeting included Mr You Hang, Chief Representative of CFFEX; Mr Lou Fengsen, Senior Vice President of CFFEX; and Mr Zhang Xiaofeng, Director of CFFEX. Also present were Mr Sung Zhenwen, Managing Director of Pak China Investment Company and Director of PSX, PSX Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Farrukh Sabzwari, PMEX Non-Executive Director Nadeem Naqvi, SECP Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khawaja, Executive Director Imran Inayat Butt, and Director Muhammad Shamoun.
During the discussions, Mr You Hang expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook and highlighted the consortium’s intention to expand its role in the development of the country’s capital markets.
He outlined plans to launch cross-border Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), facilitate increased investment flows between Pakistan and China, and strengthen market connectivity through a Joint Task Force established to promote bilateral financial cooperation.
The delegation also announced initiatives to introduce advanced trading and settlement technologies, enhance market surveillance mechanisms, support the development of new financial products, improve market liquidity, and contribute to investor education and capacity-building programmes.
SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu welcomed the consortium’s expansion strategy and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to reforms aimed at improving market efficiency, encouraging investment, and fostering innovation.
He noted that enhanced international partnerships and technological advancement would play a crucial role in the continued development and modernisation of Pakistan’s capital markets.
The meeting concluded with both sides reiterating their commitment to expanding investment cooperation and strengthening Pakistan’s position as an emerging regional capital market destination.
