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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SECP Denies Hascol’s Request for AGM Extension
Karachi, April 11, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially rejected a request by Hascol Petroleum Limited for a 30-day extension to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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SECP Implements Key Fact Statement Requirement for AMCs
Islamabad, March 28, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a significant regulatory measure, making it mandatory for Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to issue Key Fact Statements (KFS).
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Company Registrations Surge to 246,608: SECP
Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a significant rise in company registrations, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 246,608.
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SECP Grants License to First Digital Brokerage House
Islamabad, February 12, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially granted a license to Tamkeen Securities (Pvt) Ltd, marking the establishment of Pakistan’s first fully digital, online-only securities brokerage.
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SECP records highest-ever monthly company incorporation
Islamabad, February 1, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has set a historic record by incorporating a total of 3,442 companies in January 2025, marking the highest-ever number of new company registrations in a single month.
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SECP Clarifies Information Sharing on Insider Trading Cases
Islamabad, January 29, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a clarification regarding its role in sharing information on insider trading cases with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
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SECP Introduces New Regulations for Mutual Fund Industry
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a significant step towards strengthening the regulatory framework for the mutual fund industry by introducing detailed regulations for “Investment Plans.”
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SECP Approves Stock Split Guidelines for PSX
Islamabad, December 28, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted approval to the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) to issue Guidelines for Stock Splits aimed at encouraging listed companies to adopt this financial strategy.
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SECP Ceases Guarantee Business of Insurance Company
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken decisive action to cease the guarantee business of Crescent Star Insurance Limited (Crescent Star). This action was executed through a Direction under Section 60 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000. According to an official press release issued on Thursday, Crescent Star had issued guarantees worth Rs. 229 billion without securing the requisite collateral or establishing valid reinsurance arrangements.
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