SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN

    ESG / Sustainability

    Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

    By Editors | 24/07/2025

    The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

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    Enforcement

    Pakistan Court Issues First-Ever Insider Trading Conviction

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

    A former banker misused material non-public information about his employer’s investment and disinvestment decisions for personal gain.

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    AML / KYC

    Pakistan to Introduce Centralised Beneficial Ownership Registry

    By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2025

    The UBO registry, accessible to financial institutions, is part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to align with FATF and OECD standards.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan Moves to Regulate Virtual Assets for the First Time

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2025

    A national working group has developed a regulatory framework establishing rules for cryptocurrencies and related platforms.

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    AML / KYC

    Pakistan Passes Bill to Establish New AML/CFT Authority

    By Editors | 04/08/2023

    State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar said the legislation will help to ensure Pakistan remains off the FATF grey list.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Exchanges Eye Financial Infrastructure ‘Belt and Road’

    By Editors | 17/07/2017

    SSE, CFFEX meetings to discuss stake in CSE (Chittagong Stock Exchange) follows their participation in consortium which bought 30% of Pakistan bourse.

    Market Infrastructure

    Pakistan Confirms Further Progress on IOSCO Principles

    By Editors | 07/06/2017

    SECP (the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) sent a report to IOSCO (the International Organization of Securities Commissions) this […]

    Capital / Liquidity

    Pakistan Banking, Securities Regulators Join Forces

    By Samuel Riding | 29/05/2017

    Council of Regulators has been set up to tackle systemic risk, particularly cross-market issues.

    Market Infrastructure

    Pakistan to Introduce Single Stock Options in 3Q

    By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

    Exchange expects move to increase market volume by 2-3x.

    Market Infrastructure

    Pakistan Issues Agricultural Commodity Collateral Management Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

    Regulations are designed to promote lending to agricultural sector, boost financial inclusion.

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