Latest Press Release
22/04/2025
SECP and RCCI Join Forces to Promote Incorporation, Empower and Expand Pakistan’s Corporate Landscape
Islamabad, 22 April 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in partnership with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), hosted an exclusive awareness session urging entrepreneurs to incorporate, empower, and expand their ventures through formal registration as a Company or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
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01/01/2016 - 05/03/2016
| Date | Title | Download |
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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 |