SEC Pakistan

SECP, FBR integration brings 2,365 companies under tax net

ISLAMABAD: The integration between Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has brought 2,365 companies under tax registration. A statement issued by the SECP stated that as a result of integration of SECP with FBR and various provincial departments, 2,365 companies were registered with FBR for generation of NTN, […]

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SEC Pakistan amends regulations to facilitate startups

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Company of Pakistan (SEC Pakistan) has amended regulations to facilitate startups and small companies in raising equities through conventional modes. The regulator introduced amendments in the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020 to address the impediments faced by the corporate sector, particularly startups and small companies, in raising equity […]

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SECP warns against investing in fraudulent schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday warned the general public against investing in any fraudulent investment schemes, which promise hefty profits and unrealistic incentives. The SECP has been constantly clarifying that mere registration of a company, does not authorize it to solicit deposits from the general public or offer investment […]

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SEC Pakistan imposes monetary penalty of Rs4bn on B4U Group for raising illegal deposits

ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed a heavy penalty of Rs4 billion on B4U group for raising deposits illegally and operating pyramid schemes. In a tweet message on Sunday, the SECP said that it had concluded adjudication proceedings against B4U Group and its sponsors for raising illegal deposits from the public […]

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