SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN

AML / KYC

Pakistan to Enhance Enforcement in 2017

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

SECP chairman says to also prioritise ease of doing business and regulatory framework development.

Pakistan Simplifies Mutual Funds Distributor Rules

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Additional rules include mandatory in-house training and centralised database of distributors.

Pakistan Warns on Share-price Manipulation

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Fraudsters using social media, texts and emails to manipulate stock prices, regulator says.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Boosts Regulator’s AML/CTF Powers

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

SECP gains powers to ensure sufficient measures are taken against illicit financing.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Eases Fund Distributor Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

New rules aim to promote culture of savings and investment; increase outreach.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Investigating 444 Individuals in Panama, Bahamas Leaks

By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

Federal Board of Review asks SBP and SECP for transaction details of local and overseas accounts.

Uncategorised

Pakistan Grants 1st PE, VC, Alternative Fund Licence

By Samuel Riding | 19/10/2016

First license under 2015 regulation opens door to expansion of non-banking financial institutions.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Equalises Sukuk Tax Treatment

By Samuel Riding | 05/09/2016

Exemptions for sukuk expected to boost Islamic finance sector