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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
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03/01/2018 SECP tells CFOs of listed companies to authenticate financial statements
08/01/2018 SECP amends Public Offering Regulations to promote quality IPOs
09/01/2018 Company registration: 44 percent growth witnessed in first half of current FY
15/01/2018 SECP rationalized licencing regime for securities brokers
22/01/2018 Promotion of Microinsurance through Reduction of NADRA Verification Cost under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS)
29/01/2018 SECP amends Securities Brokers Regulations to reduce regulatory burden and promote ease of doing business
02/02/2018 SECP releases five-year comparative performance of private pension funds
03/02/2018 SECP issues additional FAQs for Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) 2017
06/02/2018 Ease of Doing Business: SECP launches single online procedure for swift company registration
15/02/2018 SECP organizes seminar on company registration
16/02/2018 SECP adopts Shariah Standards No 17, 18 and 23 of AAOIFI
23/02/2018 SECP amends Securities and Futures Advisers Regulations
27/02/2018 SECP holds sessions under ease of doing business reforms agenda
02/03/2018 SECP notifies Draft Shariah Governance Regulations
05/03/2018 1,021 new companies registered in February
08/03/2018 Senate passes Corporate Rehabilitation Bill 2018
14/03/2018 SECP, FBR launch one-window facility for company and NTN registration
16/03/2018 SECP notifies regulations on selection of independent directors
06/04/2018 Listed companies’ shareholders to submit bank accounts details in 45 days
09/04/2018 SECP’s compliance with IOSCO standards rises to 83%
10/04/2018 SECP notified new AAOIFI Shariah standards for public consultation
13/04/2018 SECP proposes to amend Chartered Accountant Ordinance
16/04/2018 SECP registers 1,125 new companies in March 2018
23/04/2018 SECP signs MOU with International Islamic University to boost financial literacy
03/05/2018 SECP re-elected to the IOSCO Board
10/05/2018 SECP and 1Link sign agreement for ease of doing business
11/05/2018 SECP organizes seminar to raise awareness
13/05/2018 Shaukat Hussain appointed SECP Chairman
14/05/2018 SECP notifies Limited Liability Partnership Regulations, 2018
31/05/2018 SECP signs MOU with Pakistan-China Institute
07/06/2018 17% growth in companies registration at SECP
12/06/2018 SECP notifies regulations for non-profit associations
13/06/2018 SECP approves Employee’s Contributory Funds (Investment In Listed Securities) Regulations, 2018
20/06/2018 SECP notifies AML and CFT Regulations, 2018
22/06/2018 SECP notifies Regulations regarding further issue of shares
27/06/2018 SECP launches SDMS mobile application
29/06/2018 SECP signs MOU with HEC recognized universities
05/07/2018 773 new companies registered in June
11/07/2018 SECP directs PSX to remove Mr. Lawai as Chairman, PSX Board
12/07/2018 SECP approves PICIC Investment Fund & PICIC Growth Fund conversion into open-end funds
13/07/2018 SECP urges companies to chip in for building of dams
16/07/2018 Independent directors’ databank gets operational
18/07/2018 SECP conclude efforts for introduction of regulatory regime for valuers
18/07/2018 SECP employees donate for dams
19/07/2018 Risk management and control guidelines by SECP for fund management industry
20/07/2018 Appointment of legal advisors: SECP achieves 85% compliance
24/07/2018 SECP, NACTA vow to combat AML/CTF through joint mechanisms
31/07/2018 SECP improves governance structure of public sector companies
03/08/2018 1,076 new companies registered in July 2018
10/08/2018 SECP for increasing claim amount for road accident victims
10/08/2018 SECP seeks comments on Draft General Takaful Accounting Regulations, 2018
11/08/2018 SECP revamps REIT Regulations, 2015
13/08/2018 SECP holds seminar on CFT measures
13/08/2018 SECP to collaborate with APTMA in its efforts to revitalize textiles units in distress
15/08/2018 SECP, Karakorum International University sign MOU
16/08/2018 SECP Amends PSX Regulations Governing Offices/Branch Offices of Brokers
17/08/2018 SECP to support foreign companies in expanding their investment portfolios in Pakistan
18/08/2018 SECP holds awareness session for Rotarians
24/08/2018 SECP releases five-year comparative performance of private pension funds
30/08/2018 SECP intensifies its efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing
31/08/2018 SECP’s Shariah Advisory Board approved Murabaha share financing product
03/09/2018 1,101 new companies registered in August 2018
05/09/2018 SECP issues AML/CFT guidelines for NPOs
11/09/2018 SECP opens facilitation center in Gwadar
13/09/2018 SECP holds awareness session for NPOs on AML/CFT obligations
14/09/2018 SECP’s seminar to raise awareness about limited liability partnership
15/09/2018 SECP signs MOUs with universities in Karachi
19/09/2018 SECP holds awareness sessions in Lahore, Peshawar on AML/CFT obligations
28/09/2018 SECP releases Annual Report for FY2017-2018
01/10/2018 SECP launches World Investor Week to promote investor education
01/10/2018 Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited allowed to conduct window re-takaful operations
02/10/2018 SECP launches JamaPunji 4th nationwide inter-university stock trading contest
03/10/2018 SECP holds two-day awareness session on AML/CFT
04/10/2018 SECP registered 1,070 companies in September
05/10/2018 SECP holds workshop on insurance and takaful
10/10/2018 SECP proposes to expand fit and proper criteria for insurance sector
15/10/2018 SECP holds workshop on anti-money laundering, terror financing
17/10/2018 SECP continues its outreach efforts by holding training/ workshop in Karachi on AML/CFT obligations
18/10/2018 SECP holds an awareness session on the obligations under Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering Financing of Terrorism
22/10/2018 SECP holds another awareness session on AML/CFT Obligations in Islamabad
24/10/2018 SECP holds consultative session on proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
25/10/2018 National Financial Inclusion Strategy Technical Committee proposes amendments to stamp duty laws
30/10/2018 The SECP approves new insurtech-based life insurance product
05/11/2018 SECP starts winding up proceedings against two companies
05/11/2018 Breakthrough in Pakistan’s Islamic financing system; SECP enforces Shariah Governance Regulations, 2018
06/11/2018 SECP incorporated 1,395 new companies in October 2018
16/11/2018 Over 500 professionals attend SECP sessions on anti-money laundering, counter terror financing
22/11/2018 SECP to enforce world’s best legislative framework for AML/CFT
23/11/2018 SECP signs MOU for development of Islamic finance
27/11/2018 SECP issues practices guide for conducting meetings
04/12/2018 SECP revamps regulatory framework for real estate investment trusts
05/12/2018 SECP launches awareness drive about modaraba
06/12/2018 Need to connect microfinance sector with capital markets emphasized
07/12/2018 1,060 new companies registered in November
12/12/2018 Awareness session on NPOs’ AML/CFT obligations held
17/12/2018 SECP holds session on Malaysia’s capital market framework
18/12/2018 SECP tells intermediaries to ensure AML/CFT due diligence
19/12/2018 SECP Policy Board directs Commission to reduce fees
19/12/2018 SECP refutes the veracity of malicious WhatsApp circulation
19/12/2018 SECP warns public against investing in Reliable Estate
21/12/2018 SECP holds an awareness sessions on AML/CFT obligations
27/12/2018 SECP remains fully committed to mutual assistance with LEAs
29/12/2018 SECP continues its outreach to financial institutions on their AML/CFT obligations