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29/01/2025
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seeks details of cases of insider trading and market manipulation from Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, January 29: With regard to taking up the investigations by FIA against capital market players, as reported by certain quarters, it is clarified that Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (the “Commission”), has been investigating cases of insider trading and market manipulation and consequently, filing criminal complaints in relevant court of law in terms of Securities Act, 2015.
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01/01/2016 - 05/03/2016
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| 01/01/2015 | SECP to expedite appellate bench hearings | Download |
| 02/01/2015 | Cost-cutting steps: SECP Chairman rationalizes entitlements of senior officers | Download |
| 02/01/2015 | SECP tells NGOs to get their licenses renewed or face legal action | Download |
| 05/01/2015 | SECP specifies growth rate for life insurance and family takaful | Download |
| 05/01/2015 | IOSCO team to review SECP�s self-assessment report | Download |
| 06/01/2015 | SECP to strengthen insurance regulatory framework | Download |
| 07/01/2015 | 12 % growth seen in companies registrations in first half of FY-2014-15: SECP | Download |
| 07/01/2015 | SECP action against non-compliant market participants | Download |
| 08/01/2015 | Government is contemplating law to regulate INGOs/NGOs receiving foreign contribution | Download |
| 09/01/2015 | SECP extends public dealing hours | Download |
| 13/01/2015 | SECP’s vigilance: 67 show cause proceedings started | Download |
| 14/01/2015 | SECP approves first ever REIT proposal | Download |
| 14/01/2015 | SECP initiates examination of Prospectuses | Download |
| 15/01/2015 | ICAP urged to expedite development of accounting standards for NGOs | Download |
| 16/01/2015 | SECP verified FBR data of compliant companies | Download |
| 19/01/2015 | SECP tells listed companies not to spend too much on annual reports | Download |
| 21/01/2015 | Trade organizations: DGTO asked to confirm legal status of TOs | Download |
| 22/01/2015 | SECP recommends to Law Division to establish exclusive insurance tribunals | Download |
| 22/01/2015 | SECP extends the applicability of Cost Accounting Records Order 2012 | Download |
| 23/01/2015 | A regulator should watch interests for the man in street: Khalid Mirza | Download |
| 24/01/2015 | SECP organizing seminars for investor awareness | Download |
| 29/01/2015 | SECP extends NGO renewal deadline to February 16 | Download |
| 29/01/2015 | Senate committee reviews Draft Securities Bill 2015 | Download |
| 30/01/2015 | SECP facilitates NGOs | Download |
| 04/02/2015 | SECP registered 414 companies in January | Download |
| 09/02/2015 | SECP organizes investor awareness seminars in Islamabad | Download |
| 11/02/2015 | SECP sets up specialized department to regulate Islamic finance companies | Download |
| 11/02/2015 | SECP rolls out vision for commodities trading | Download |
| 12/02/2015 | SECP initiated 94 show cause proceedings | Download |
| 12/02/2015 | SECP adopts stringent measures for market surveillance | Download |
| 16/02/2015 | Ishaq Dar asks SECP to take strict action against inside trading to set a precedent | Download |
| 19/02/2015 | SECP plans to be more creative, assertive | Download |
| 24/02/2015 | Senate Committee discuss draft Securities Bill 2015 | Download |
| 25/02/2015 | SECP organizes investor awareness seminar in Karachi | Download |
| 26/02/2015 | SECP appoints prominent professionals on boards of the bourses | Download |
| 27/02/2015 | SECP warns public about defunct companies | Download |
| 03/03/2015 | SECP implements manuals to strengthen its enforcement, adjudication and litigation functions | Download |
| 09/03/2015 | SECP introduces online payment facility through credit cards | Download |
| 10/03/2015 | SECP registers 454 new companies in February 2015 | Download |
| 12/03/2015 | SECP propose changes in the regulatory framework for NBFC sector | Download |
| 12/03/2015 | State Life and CDC sign agreement for centralized information sharing solution | Download |
| 13/03/2015 | Chairman SECP vision is to make Pakistan’s capital more vibrant, transparent | Download |
| 16/03/2015 | New REIT regulations aimed at removing bottlenecks for new entrants: SECP | Download |
| 19/03/2015 | SECP Chairman expresses confidence in stock markets’ soundness | Download |
| 20/03/2015 | SECP constitute committee to recommend the way forward in term of infrastructure landscape of the Pakistan Stock market | Download |
| 30/03/2015 | Chairman SECP asks stock markets to immediately dispel rumors | Download |
| 01/04/2015 | Promotions and transfers in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan | Download |
| 04/04/2015 | SECP recommends to provinces to amend the Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Schemes | Download |
| 05/04/2015 | SECP measures for the promotion of Islamic finance | Download |
| 06/04/2015 | SECP revokes licenses of 108 not for profit companies | Download |
| 07/04/2015 | SECP approves the draft Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2015 | Download |
| 08/04/2015 | SECP forwards the Futures Trading Bill to Finance Ministry | Download |
| 09/04/2015 | SECP registered 521 companies in March 2015 | Download |
| 10/04/2015 | SECP employees adopt a resolution and make a commitment | Download |
| 14/04/2015 | SECP promulgated new rules for Underwriters, Balloters and Transfer Agents | Download |
| 14/04/2015 | SECP implements strict code of conduct for employees | Download |
| 15/04/2015 | SECP issues 33 show cause notices | Download |
| 15/04/2015 | SECP constitutes consultative group for capital markets | Download |
| 16/04/2015 | SECP allows floatation of Awwal Modaraba | Download |
| 17/04/2015 | SECP’s online payment facility through credit cards gaining popularity abroad | Download |
| 20/04/2015 | SECP introduces new Regulatory framework for REITs in Pakistan | Download |
| 21/04/2015 | SECP asks stock exchanges to get futuristic | Download |
| 23/04/2015 | SECP�s Consultative Group agrees to various structural reforms | Download |
| 24/04/2015 | SECP to set up insurance repository | Download |
| 27/04/2015 | SECP registers foreign broker as Pakistan’s first mobile technology-based insurance distributor | Download |
| 29/04/2015 | SECP issues Unit Linked Products and Funds Rules for insurance sector | Download |
| 29/04/2015 | SECP decides to take stern action against directors of ACE Securities | Download |
| 29/04/2015 | National Assembly passes Securities Bill 2015 | Download |
| 30/04/2015 | SECP suspends trading in the shares of KASB Bank Limited | Download |
| 01/05/2015 | SECP to host South Asian Securities Regulator�s meeting in October 2015 | Download |
| 07/05/2015 | Brokers escape abroad: assistance of international agency required, Chairman SECP | Download |
| 08/05/2015 | SECP registers 512 companies | Download |
| 14/05/2015 | SECP forms committees to resolve insurance-related disputes | Download |
| 15/05/2015 | SECP expanding eServices to encourage corporatization | Download |
| 18/05/2015 | Equity oriented mutual funds are eligible to invest in REITs: SECP | Download |
| 19/05/2015 | SECP introduces guidelines for CPPI-based mutual funds to ensure consistent practices | Download |
| 21/05/2015 | SECP initiates four show-cause proceedings for non-compliance | Download |
| 01/06/2015 | New securities law promulgated | Download |
| 02/06/2015 | SECP issues draft of the revised Audit Report Formats | Download |
| 08/06/2015 | The proposal Tax on Undistributed Reserves to be reviewed | Download |
| 08/06/2015 | Ishaq Dar inaugurates SECP’s web portal | Download |
| 09/06/2015 | Board set up for Shariah-compliant market | Download |
| 11/06/2015 | SECP registered 426 companies in May | Download |
| 11/06/2015 | Reforms in regulatory framework of non-bank financial sector | Download |
| 12/06/2015 | Committee formed to suggest ways to minimize corporate disputes | Download |
| 15/06/2015 | SECP salutes Pakistan armed forces | Download |
| 16/06/2015 | Regulators need to be uncompromisingly honest and bold | Download |
| 24/06/2015 | SECP to open facilitation center in Sialkot | Download |
| 29/06/2015 | SECP approves the 2015 Book Building Regulations | Download |
| 01/07/2015 | SECP will ensure transparent IPOs (Clarification) | Download |
| 02/07/2015 | Brokers to maintain mandatory websites for investor awareness | Download |
| 06/07/2015 | SECP reinforces financial reporting system, conducts training sessions | Download |
| 07/07/2015 | Beneficial owners of listed companies should follow Securities Act to file returns | Download |
| 08/07/2015 | 9% growth in corporatization during fiscal year 2014-15 | Download |
| 09/07/2015 | SECP taking measures to prevent corporate disputes | Download |
| 09/07/2015 | SECP revokes licences of another 100 NGOs | Download |
| 12/07/2015 | PSCs� compliance with SECP�s corporate governance rules improves by 23% | Download |
| 13/07/2015 | SECP initiates action against defaulting INGOs | Download |
| 14/07/2015 | SECP initiates 14 show cause proceedings | Download |
| 27/07/2015 | SECP asks PICG to play its due role | Download |
| 28/07/2015 | SECP issues research analyst regulations | Download |
| 29/07/2015 | Senate body okays the concept of treasury shares | Download |
| 29/07/2015 | Senate Standing Committee on Finance approve ammendmnets in section 95-A of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 | Download |
| 30/07/2015 | IOSCO confirms SECP�s enhanced compliance with international securities regulatory standards | Download |
| 31/07/2015 | SECP caps sales load on mutual funds at 3% | Download |
| 01/08/2015 | SECP amends KSE regulations to protect investors | Download |
| 04/08/2015 | Abbottabad to have capital market business hub | Download |
| 05/08/2015 | SECP promoting microinsurance | Download |
| 06/08/2015 | Qamar Zaman for sustainable relationship between NAB and SECP to eliminate corruption | Download |
| 07/08/2015 | SECP taking action against 23 INGOs | Download |
| 07/08/2015 | SECP not to tolerate misuse of investors’ assets | Download |
| 10/08/2015 | SECP registered 386 companies in July | Download |
| 11/08/2015 | 2008 stock market crisis: committee blames abrupt and ad hoc policy shifts | Download |
| 11/08/2015 | recommendations of study of 2008 stock market crisis | Download |
| 13/08/2015 | 23rd Meeting of the SECP-SBP Coordination Committee Islamabad | Download |
| 15/08/2015 | SECP Policy Board meeting held | Download |
| 19/08/2015 | SECP to spread investor education message | Download |
| 21/08/2015 | SECP opens facilitation centre in Sialkot | Download |
| 22/08/2015 | SECP constitutes dispute resolution committees for insurance sector | Download |
| 24/08/2015 | SECP approves Red Chilli futures contracts on PMEX | Download |
| 25/08/2015 | SECP increases minimum paid-up capital requirement for insurers | Download |
| 25/08/2015 | Pakistan Stock Exchange to replace existing bourses | Download |
| 30/08/2015 | SECP notified Draft Electric Power Generation Industry (Cost Accounting Records) Order 2015 for comments | Download |
| 01/09/2015 | SECP approves new inspection regime for brokers | Download |
| 01/09/2015 | SECP to conduct investor education seminars at QAU | Download |
| 03/09/2015 | SECP tells 77 companies to rectify default of listing regulations | Download |
| 03/09/2015 | SECP issue draft Reporting and Disclosure Regulations for public comments | Download |
| 04/09/2015 | SECP launches survey to evaluate the benefits of the portal JamaPunji | Download |
| 07/09/2015 | SECP asks government to implement group insurance | Download |
| 08/09/2015 | SECP approves foundation course and curriculum for insurance agents | Download |
| 09/09/2015 | SECP to organize investor education seminars at Riphah University | Download |
| 09/09/2015 | SECP directs listed companies to have message of JamaPunji in annual accounts | Download |
| 11/09/2015 | SECP approved comprehensive framework to enforce Urdu as official language | Download |
| 11/09/2015 | Chairman SECP emphasis the use of alternative methods of resolving dispute resolution | Download |
| 12/09/2015 | Increasing financial inclusion is high priority of government: Chairman SECP | Download |
| 15/09/2015 | SECP appoints members for small dispute resolution committees | Download |
| 17/09/2015 | SECP signs MoU with the University of Lahore to collaborate on investor education | Download |
| 21/09/2015 | SECP and COMSATS sign MoU to collaborate for investor education | Download |
| 23/09/2015 | SECP Notified Electric Power Generation Industry (Cost Accounting Records) Order 2015 | Download |
| 29/09/2015 | SECP revises format of Review Report on Statement of Compliance by Public Sector Companies | Download |
| 02/10/2015 | Financial literacy: SECP organizes awareness seminar | Download |
| 05/10/2015 | Amendments in the Single Member Companies Rules | Download |
| 06/10/2015 | Jamapunji: SECP to promote understanding of the financial markets among the youth | Download |
| 07/10/2015 | SECP to conduct investor education seminars at Air University | Download |
| 07/10/2015 | SECP registers 480 companies in September 2015 | Download |
| 12/10/2015 | Financial literacy: SECP organizes awareness seminar | Download |
| 14/10/2015 | SECP’s new companies law in the offing | Download |
| 15/10/2015 | SECP directs 38 listed companies to maintain mandatory functional websites | Download |
| 16/10/2015 | SECP introduces substantial reforms in Non-Bank Financial (NBF) Sector | Download |
| 16/10/2015 | Financial literacy: SECP organizes awareness seminar in QAU | Download |
| 17/10/2015 | SECP, Bahria University sign MoU for investor education | Download |
| 19/10/2015 | SECP registers 19 Underwriters | Download |
| 21/10/2015 | SECP Policy Board meets | Download |
| 22/10/2015 | SECP organizes awareness seminar on financial literacy | Download |
| 22/10/2015 | SECP Chairman for promptly responding to investors’ complaints | Download |
| 26/10/2015 | Zafar Hijazi assures enhanced corporate governance at PSE | Download |
| 27/10/2015 | SECP considering consolidation of insurance rules | Download |
| 29/10/2015 | Investor Protection and strong capital is key to SECP’s regulatory regime | Download |
| 30/10/2015 | SECP takes action against the defaulter companies | Download |
| 02/11/2015 | SECP directs to appoint only QCR rated firms as external auditors | Download |
| 02/11/2015 | SECP grants in principle approval to the formation of PSE | Download |
| 02/11/2015 | SECP organizes seminar on investment avenues in Pakistan | Download |
| 03/11/2015 | SECP’s awareness session for ICAP members | Download |
| 04/11/2015 | SECP directs non listed company to maintain websites by December positively | Download |
| 06/11/2015 | SECP approves new rules and regulations for the capital market | Download |
| 09/11/2015 | SECP extends last date for filing annual returns | Download |
| 09/11/2015 | SECP wants LSE and ISE to ensure protection of rights of their employees amidst integration | Download |
| 10/11/2015 | SECP suspends UINs for market manipulation, directs NCCPL to ensure settlement | Download |
| 11/11/2015 | SECP issued draft Reinsurance Brokers Regulation 2015 for eliciting public opinion | Download |
| 11/11/2015 | SECP to ensure fair and transparent capital market to safeguard investors interest | Download |
| 12/11/2015 | Enhancing capital market outreach: Zafar Hijazi inaugurates capital market business hub in Abbottabad | Download |
| 13/11/2015 | SECP adopting Urdu as official language at fast pace | Download |
| 14/11/2015 | SECP extends filing date of Form 29 till November 18 | Download |
| 14/11/2015 | SECP issues guidelines for quality companies | Download |
| 16/11/2015 | Jamapunji launches 8181 SMS services for investors | Download |
| 17/11/2015 | SECP registers first third party administrator (TPA) for health insurance in Pakistan | Download |
| 18/11/2015 | SECP organizes awareness seminar at NUST Business School, Islamabad | Download |
| 19/11/2015 | SECP and NAB organize seminar to spread slogan “Say No to Corruption” | Download |
| 20/11/2015 | SECP conducts investment awareness seminar at COMSATS | Download |
| 23/11/2015 | SECP proposes new regulatory regime for credit rating companies | Download |
| 24/11/2015 | SECP holds briefing sessions for Brokers on draft Brokers Regulations, 2015 | Download |
| 25/11/2015 | SECP conducted Investor Awareness Session at Ufone | Download |
| 25/11/2015 | SECP directs companies to publish the proxy form both in Urdu and English Language | Download |
| 26/11/2015 | SECP launches incorporation brochure | Download |
| 27/11/2015 | SECP launches official Twitter account | Download |
| 27/11/2015 | ICAP committee on independent audit oversight for public interest company auditors reconstituted | Download |
| 30/11/2015 | SECP revamps regulatory framework for NBFCs | Download |
| 03/12/2015 | SECP-ICAP deliberate on independent audit oversight in Pakistan | Download |
| 03/12/2015 | SECP, KSE Board consider stock exchanges integration to be effective from Jan 1st | Download |
| 07/12/2015 | SECP announce measures for sustainable growth of fund management industry | Download |
| 08/12/2015 | SECP approves new regulations for licensing and operation of central depository | Download |
| 10/12/2015 | SECP becomes member of the Islamic Financial Services Board, Malaysia | Download |
| 10/12/2015 | SECP seeks comments of general public on draft Companies Bill, 2015 | Download |
| 11/12/2015 | SECP organizes awareness seminar at International Islamic University, Islamabad | Download |
| 11/12/2015 | SECP registers 494 companies in November | Download |
| 14/12/2015 | Hijazi chairs first meeting of the consultative group on insurance | Download |
| 16/12/2015 | SECP discusses roadmap for smooth transition of existing MFIs into NBMFCs | Download |
| 17/12/2015 | SECP, KSE jointly organizes seminar on financial literacy under its “Youth Program” | Download |
| 17/12/2015 | SECP modifies conditions of licence to NGOs to plug loopholes | Download |
| 22/12/2015 | SECP organized investor education seminar in Peshawar | Download |
| 22/12/2015 | SECP-ICAP Joint Committee agrees on draft audit oversight framework | Download |