Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a notable increase in corporate registrations, signaling rising business confidence in the national economy.
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SECP grants digital lending license to boost investment
Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a major step toward advancing digital finance by granting a digital lending license to Foremost Financial Services (Pvt) Limited, enabling it to operate as a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC).
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SECP wraps up talks on private fund regulations
Islamabad, August 27, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has successfully concluded a comprehensive round of stakeholder consultations on the proposed amendments to the Private Fund Regulations, 2015.
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SECP streamlines corporate bank account opening process
Karachi, August 25, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a standardized format for board resolutions required for opening corporate bank accounts, a move aimed at promoting uniformity and reducing compliance delays across financial institutions.
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SECP launches new category for mutual fund schemes
Islamabad, August 22, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled a new category of mutual fund schemes titled “Infrastructure Schemes” under the framework of open-end collective investment schemes.
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SECP issues final amendments to public offering regime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has formally notified the final amendments to the country’s public offering regime, introducing a modernized framework for equity and debt market activities.
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SECP imposes Rs425m corporate penalties in FY25
Islamabad, July 8, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that it imposed a total of Rs425 million in penalties on various corporate entities during the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting its firm stance on regulatory enforcement and corporate accountability.
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SECP halts guarantee business of United Insurance over violations
ISLAMABAD – In a significant move to uphold regulatory integrity and protect consumer interests, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited to cease its guarantee business operations.
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SECP registers 2,956 new companies in April 2025
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a significant boost in corporate activity, with the registration of 2,956 new companies during April 2025.
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SECP asks PSX to bolster security amid rising regional tensions
Islamabad, May 7, 2025 – Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to strengthen its security protocols in order to safeguard market operations and investor interests.
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