Tag: SECP

SECP Hosts Talk Series on IPO Journeys of Three Companies

SECP will host its fourth Talk Series featuring three PSX-listed companies discussing IPO journeys, growth, governance and access to capital.

SECP Simplifies Corporate Sukuk Issuance Process for Pakistani Companies

SECP has introduced a practical guide to simplify corporate Sukuk issuance, reduce procedural uncertainty and improve access to Shariah-compliant financing.

Asaan Connect Opened One in Five New Stock Accounts Last Year, and the Investors Behind Them Are Young

Asaan Connect brought in one in five new stock market accounts in Pakistan during FY2025-26, with 42 percent of those investors aged 18 to 30, CDC data shows.

PVARA Advances Licensing Regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers

PVARA reviews progress on its regulatory framework and advances HR and licensing regulations for virtual asset service providers in Pakistan.

CFA Society Pakistan Hosts AI Investing Speaker Series in Karachi

CFA Society Pakistan and PSX will host a Karachi speaker series on August 19 exploring how global investors are responding to the rise of AI.

NIBAF Pakistan Announces Digital Lending Risk Compliance Training Workshop

NIBAF Pakistan will hold a one-day workshop on digital lending risk, compliance, SBP and SECP regulations on August 19 in Lahore.

SECP Targets 2.5 Million Investors with Nationwide Financial Literacy Drive

SECP launches a nationwide financial literacy campaign targeting 2.5 million young investors, relocating the Institute of Financial Markets to Islamabad.

Virtual Remittance Gateway and Bank Alfalah Partner to Launch Interoperable Agent Banking Across Pakistan

Virtual Remittance Gateway and Bank Alfalah sign a landmark agreement enabling cross-institutional cash services to accelerate financial inclusion.

National Bank of Pakistan Partners With Finnect to Drive Agritech Innovation and Rural Digital Wallet Expansion

The National Bank of Pakistan collaborates with Finnect to scale up digital retail banking networks and automated agricultural systems in smaller cities.

State Bank of Pakistan Endorses New Co Badged Debit Card to Accelerate National Cashless Ecosystem Goals

Central bank governor Jameel Ahmad announces a major step forward for domestic payment infrastructures through the newly launched electronic card interface.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Applauds Historic Increase in QR Code Payments and National Digital Wallet Adoption

Pakistan reports a massive surge in mobile banking application usage and merchant onboarding as the federal government mandates a full transition to digital channels

Preston University and Financial Partners Launch Initiative to Advance Inclusive Finance Awareness Across Pakistan

A new academic partnership aims to foster financial inclusion and responsible digital wallet education at Preston University Islamabad and Kohat campuses.