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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2017 | Zafar Hijazi highlights SECP’s achievements and future priorities | Download |
| 02/01/2017 | SECP approves simplified regulatory framework for mutual funds distributors | Download |
| 04/01/2017 | SECP, PSX and NCCPL for robust enforcement regime | Download |
| 05/01/2017 | SECP registered 703 companies in December 2016 | Download |
| 13/01/2017 | SECP issues requirements for liquidity risk management in mutual funds | Download |
| 16/01/2017 | SECP, CROs to remain open on Saturdays | Download |
| 16/01/2017 | FBR Chairman visits SECP to attend the farewell reception | Download |
| 17/01/2017 | SECP Policy Board pays glowing tributes to Dr. Waqar Masood | Download |
| 20/01/2017 | First meeting of the Audit Oversight Board held | Download |
| 20/01/2017 | SECP forms committee to review financing by securities brokers to clients | Download |
| 24/01/2017 | SECP’s guidelines for capital market investors | Download |
| 24/01/2017 | Amendments in the Companies Bill 2016, approved by the Sub-committee of the National Assembly | Download |
| 27/01/2017 | High level British delegation visits SECP | Download |
| 28/01/2017 | SECP-ICMAP holds Seminar to encourage corporatization | Download |
| 30/01/2017 | SECP tightens discretionary trading requirements for PMEX Brokers | Download |
| 31/01/2017 | Regularization scheme for Gilgit-registered companies | Download |
| 01/02/2017 | SECP raises value of claims of insurance policy holders to be arbitrated by small dispute resolution committees | Download |
| 02/02/2017 | UK’s body of chartered certified accountants to support SECP’s awareness campaign | Download |
| 06/02/2017 | NA approves Companies Bill | Download |
| 07/02/2017 | SECP and HEC collaborate to develop entrepreneurial eco-system of Pakistan | Download |
| 08/02/2017 | SECP to use full force of law against absconding brokers | Download |
| 08/02/2017 | SECP registers 766 companies in January | Download |
| 09/02/2017 | SECP urges PSX to fulfill its responsibility for investor protection | Download |
| 09/02/2017 | Awareness workshop about principles of corporate governance for non-listed companies | Download |
| 09/02/2017 | SECP and PSX start inquiry into MR Securities’ fraud with investors | Download |
| 10/02/2017 | SECP to prepare plan to promote investment in Gilgit-Baltistan | Download |
| 10/02/2017 | Regulatory reforms are benefiting modaraba sector | Download |
| 13/02/2017 | Regulatory reforms push modaraba assets to Rs41 billion | Download |
| 16/02/2017 | SECP conducts investor education seminar for women entrepreneurs | Download |
| 20/02/2017 | SECP nominates contact persons for provident funds, provident fund trusts | Download |
| 21/02/2017 | SECP’s meetings with statutory external auditors of listed insurance companies | Download |
| 22/02/2017 | SECP-SBP vow to eradicate financial scams | Download |
| 22/02/2017 | NAB arrested stock exchange’s broker on SECP’s reference | Download |
| 23/02/2017 | SECP files criminal case against a bank employee | Download |
| 23/02/2017 | SECP’s Religious Board approves prospectuses of two new modarabas | Download |
| 23/02/2017 | SECP to take strict action against brokers involved in malpractices | Download |
| 24/02/2017 | Islamic Finance Centre successfully disbursed finances of Rs14 million | Download |
| 25/02/2017 | Secretary Finance assures SECP full support to eradicate market abuse | Download |
| 28/02/2017 | SECP’s ultimate objective is to make stock market transparent: Hijazi | Download |
| 01/03/2017 | Investor education seminar: SECP and HEC collaborate for developing the entrepreneurial eco-system of Pakistan | Download |
| 01/03/2017 | SECP vows to facilitate women entrepreneurs | Download |
| 02/03/2017 | SECP Committee to present recommendations on extending finance to capital market | Download |
| 03/03/2017 | SECP reports defaulting broker to international securities regulators | Download |
| 03/03/2017 | SECP’s facilitation measures start bearing fruit | Download |
| 06/03/2017 | Islamic banking assets raised to Rs1.6 trillion | Download |
| 07/03/2017 | SECP organizes awareness seminar for employees of Askari Bank Limited | Download |
| 07/03/2017 | SECP files criminal case regarding price manipulation in stock market | Download |
| 09/03/2017 | Investor Awareness: SECP organizes awareness seminar for employees of SDPI | Download |
| 10/03/2017 | SECP Commissioner inaugurates Islamic Finance Center in Abbottabad | Download |
| 10/03/2017 | SECP takes notice of statutory auditors of brokerage houses | Download |
| 11/03/2017 | Investor awareness: SECP encourages women entrepreneurs at WECON 2017 | Download |
| 13/03/2017 | SECP granted authorization to float a new modaraba of Rs300 million | Download |
| 14/03/2017 | SECP plays its role to enable the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gilgit, Baltistan and Chitral | Download |
| 16/03/2017 | SECP takes notice of misleading market research reports | Download |
| 16/03/2017 | SECP accelerates action against defaulting brokers | Download |
| 17/03/2017 | Investor education seminar: SECP hosts awareness session for Islamabad region ORICs | Download |
| 17/03/2017 | SECP’s another milestone in ease of doing business | Download |
| 18/03/2017 | SECP organizes workshop on Principles of Corporate Governance | Download |
| 24/03/2017 | Pakistan to chair important insurance body in 2017 | Download |
| 27/03/2017 | SECP warns public about crowd funding | Download |
| 28/03/2017 | SECP granted authorization to float new modaraba of Rs.500 million | Download |
| 30/03/2017 | SECP files criminal case against an insider | Download |
| 30/03/2017 | SECP sets up anti-money laundering cell | Download |
| 30/03/2017 | Hijazi inaugurates new user registration system | Download |
| 31/03/2017 | Hijazi inaugurates new user registration system | Download |
| 31/03/2017 | SECP files criminal case against CEO, CCPL for manipulating share prices | Download |
| 31/03/2017 | US regulatory body lauds SECP | Download |
| 06/04/2017 | Senate Standing Committee approves Limited Liability Partnership Bill | Download |
| 06/04/2017 | SECP invites comments on draft Futures Exchanges (Licensing and Operations) Regulations | Download |
| 07/04/2017 | SECP, Audit Oversight Board sign MOU | Download |
| 07/04/2017 | SECP facilitating regulated microfinance to enhance financial inclusion | Download |
| 08/04/2017 | SECP registered 819 companies in March | Download |
| 10/04/2017 | SECP amending Sukuk Regulations to facilitate issuers | Download |
| 10/04/2017 | Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry praises SECP | Download |
| 14/04/2017 | SECP cracks down on illegal trading activity | Download |
| 18/04/2017 | SECP files criminal case against Darson Securities and 3 clients of different brokerage houses | Download |
| 21/04/2017 | SECP files criminal case regarding stock price manipulation | Download |
| 21/04/2017 | SECP approves regulations for licensing and operations of securities and futures advisers | Download |
| 22/04/2017 | Investor Education Seminar: SECP’s awareness drive for the NHA employees | Download |
| 22/04/2017 | Stock market manipulators making billions now face a determined regulator | Download |
| 24/04/2017 | SECP’s awareness drive: Seminar for the WWF employees | Download |
| 24/04/2017 | SECP approves wheat futures contracts on PMEX | Download |
| 25/04/2017 | SECP organizes workshop on insider trading and market manipulation | Download |
| 25/04/2017 | SECP’s Virtual One-Stop Shop portal gets functional | Download |
| 26/04/2017 | SECP signs MOU with Punjab IT Board | Download |
| 26/04/2017 | SECP Organizes first-ever Pakistan Capital Market Expo in Peshawar | Download |
| 27/04/2017 | Corporate governance rules for public sector companies amended | Download |
| 27/04/2017 | SECP files criminal case of insider trading against a bank employee | Download |
| 28/04/2017 | SECP approves certification for research analysts | Download |
| 28/04/2017 | SECP signs MoU with Pakistan Expo Centres for cooperating on investor education | Download |
| 02/05/2017 | SECP prescribes criteria for investment by mutual funds | Download |
| 03/05/2017 | SECP formulates Collateral Management Companies (Establishment & Operations) Regulations | Download |
| 04/05/2017 | SECP registered 884 companies in April | Download |
| 04/05/2017 | Senate Standing Committee approves Companies Bill 2017 | Download |
| 05/05/2017 | SECP starts Jamapunji stock trading competition | Download |
| 09/05/2017 | No financial criminal can hide from the SECP: Zafar Hijazi | Download |
| 11/05/2017 | SECP conducts faculty development program | Download |
| 12/05/2017 | Workshop for awareness about Principles of Corporate Governance for Non Listed Companies in Pakistan | Download |
| 13/05/2017 | SECP, SBP join hands to introduce e-IPO and e-dividend concept for capital market | Download |
| 15/05/2017 | Senate unanimously approves the draft Companies Bill, 2017 | Download |
| 16/05/2017 | SECP approves certification for capital market advisers | Download |
| 17/05/2017 | SECP files fourth criminal case on insider trading by bank employees | Download |
| 17/05/2017 | Not all Pakistanis have to declare their offshore assets | Download |
| 18/05/2017 | New law will only apply to real estate companies registered with SECP | Download |
| 19/05/2017 | SECP conducts Faculty Development Program | Download |
| 24/05/2017 | SECP’s awareness drive for the trainees and employees of KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. Chartered Accountants | Download |
| 25/05/2017 | SECP holds awareness seminar for budding entrepreneurs on company incorporation | Download |
| 26/05/2017 | SECP Announces Winners of Inter-University Mock Trading Competition | Download |
| 27/05/2017 | SECP, SBP set up Council of Regulators to strengthen financial stability | Download |
| 30/05/2017 | President signs Companies Act, 2017, into law | Download |
| 31/05/2017 | Market manipulation in book building, SECP files criminal case | Download |
| 31/05/2017 | SECP proposes new modaraba law | Download |
| 01/06/2017 | The SECP approves the draft Insurance Bill | Download |
| 02/06/2017 | SECP chief inaugurates new complaint handling system | Download |
| 02/06/2017 | SECP sets new record by registering 926 companies in a month | Download |
| 03/06/2017 | IOSCO to assess SECP’s implementation of 2015 IOSCO review recommendations | Download |
| 07/06/2017 | SECP notifies draft regulations under the Companies Act and Limited Liability Partnership Act | Download |
| 08/06/2017 | SECP notifies draft regulations for charitable and non-profit associations | Download |
| 09/06/2017 | SECP files criminal complaint on price ramping of Silver Star Insurance Limited | Download |
| 15/06/2017 | SECP notifies Auditor’s (Reporting Obligations) Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 16/06/2017 | SECP to continue its enforcement drive against lawbreakers with vigor | Download |
| 19/06/2017 | SECP notifies Investor Education and Awareness Fund Rules 2017 | Download |
| 22/06/2017 | SECP notifies forms for reporting beneficial ownership | Download |
| 23/06/2017 | SECP notifies Futures Exchanges (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 06/07/2017 | Company registration with SECP grows by 34% during fiscal year 2016-17 | Download |
| 07/07/2017 | Raising capital through Sukuk: SECP and PSX conduct survey of listed companies | Download |
| 10/07/2017 | SECP regulation: Women directors to more than double in three years | Download |
| 11/07/2017 | SECP establishes Investor Education and Awareness Fund under Companies Act 2017 | Download |
| 17/07/2017 | HBL disburses first loans to farmers with crop as collateral | Download |
| 19/07/2017 | SECP organises session on commodities based financial eco-system | Download |
| 20/07/2017 | SECP issues circular to clarify preparation of financial statements | Download |
| 02/08/2017 | SECP grants one time Relaxation Regarding Payment of cash dividends | Download |
| 03/08/2017 | Massive 110 percent growth is witnessed during July 2017 | Download |
| 03/08/2017 | SECP releases comparative performance of private pension funds | Download |
| 07/08/2017 | SECP notifies Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 21/08/2017 | SECP to continue its vigorous enforcement drive | Download |
| 24/08/2017 | SECP continues to take enforcement action against insurers and resolve policyholders’ complaints | Download |
| 30/08/2017 | Investigation against Yabaite by China Securities Regulatory Commission | Download |
| 31/08/2017 | SECP issues draft Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) 2017 | Download |
| 06/09/2017 | SECP defers notification of Whistleblowing Regulations | Download |
| 12/09/2017 | SECP promoting ease of doing business | Download |
| 12/09/2017 | Senate passes Corporate Rehabilitation Bill, 2017 | Download |
| 15/09/2017 | SECP extends time for comments on draft Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) | Download |
| 18/09/2017 | SECP introduces Shariah Advisors Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 28/09/2017 | SECP approves US equity index futures contracts for trading through PMEX | Download |
| 06/10/2017 | SECP seeks comments on Draft Regulations on Distribution of Dividends by Companies | Download |
| 06/10/2017 | SECP celebrates World Investor Week | Download |
| 11/10/2017 | SECP notifies Draft Companies (Compliance and Reporting) Regulations | Download |
| 13/10/2017 | SECP hosts awareness sessions for ORICs and budding entrepreneurs | Download |
| 18/10/2017 | SECP hosts awareness sessions for women entrepreneurs | Download |
| 31/10/2017 | Macro-economic Environment Promoting Corporatization | Download |
| 01/11/2017 | SECP warns life insurance companies to ensure effective implementation the anti-money laundering directive | Download |
| 06/11/2017 | SECP holds registrars’ conference | Download |
| 09/11/2017 | SECP amends third, fourth and fifth schedules of Companies Act | Download |
| 13/11/2017 | SECP extends filing date of Form A/29 and annual accounts | Download |
| 14/11/2017 | SECP approves Shariah Advisors Regulations | Download |
| 21/11/2017 | SECP orders inquiry into leakage of trading information | Download |
| 22/11/2017 | SECP notifies Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 23/11/2017 | Chairman-SECP meeting with Board of Directors-PSX Market Participants and TREC Holders | Download |
| 23/11/2017 | SECP’s Shariah Advisory Board in principle Okays Shariah-compliant trading counters at PSX | Download |
| 29/11/2017 | SECP notifies Shariah Standards No 17, 18 and 23 of AAOIFI | Download |
| 06/12/2017 | 40 percent growth witnessed in company incorporations during November 2017 | Download |
| 15/12/2017 | SECP tells listed companies to submit financial statements in PDF, MS Excel formats | Download |
| 29/12/2017 | SECP directs PSX to elect board of directors | Download |