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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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| 02/01/2024 | SECP organizes workshop on capital markets | Download |
| 16/01/2024 | SECP, UN Women Pakistan to host ESG symposium | Download |
| 17/01/2024 | Press Release: (17-Jan ) SECP organizes workshop for Shariah scholars | Download |
| 17/01/2024 | Press Release (17.01.2024 ) SECP organizes workshop for Shariah scholars | Download |
| 18/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 18) SECP register 2,095 new companies in December 2023 | Download |
| 19/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 19) SECP, ADB to host workshop on “Women in Finance Thought Leaders” | Download |
| 23/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 23) SECP and UN Women Hosts its 3rd ESG Symposium to advance sustainable Development | Download |
| 24/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 24) SECP, ADB host workshop on “Women in Finance Thought Leaders” | Download |
| 25/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 25) SECP, ADB workshop on Women in Finance Thought Leaders concludes | Download |
| 26/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 26) ACCA and SECP Reinforces Partnership through MOU to Foster Investor Education and Sustainability | Download |
| 26/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 26) SECP proposes Robust Anti-Harassment Measures for Listed Companies | Download |
| 29/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 29) SECP issues Islamic Finance Bulletin for 2022-2023 | Download |
| 30/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 30) SECP permits live testing of 9 innovative business models under RSB | Download |
| 02/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 2) SECP amends Listed Companies’ Takeovers Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 03/02/2024 | Press Release (feb 3) SECP publishes Consultation Paper on adoption of AAOIFIs standards for Islamic finance | Download |
| 09/02/2024 | SECP effectively enforce laws to promote compliance and transparency in corporate sector | Download |
| 12/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 12) SECP all set to launch “eZfile”, a new corporate registry | Download |
| 13/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 13) SECP prescribes fit and proper criteria for key executives of Corporate Restructuring Companies | Download |
| 14/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 14) SECP continues crack down on illegal personal loan apps | Download |
| 19/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 19) 2651 new companies incorporated in January 2024 | Download |
| 29/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 29) SECP seeks public consultation on Report of Committees report on conduct of meetings of shareholders | Download |
| 01/03/2024 | Press Release (March 1) SECP amends VPS framework to allow fully funded defined contribution pension schemes | Download |
| 04/03/2024 | Press Release (March 4) SECP organizes workshop on new regulatory framework of Voluntary Pension Schemes | Download |
| 05/03/2024 | Press Release (March 5) SECP Ministry of Federal Education Professional Training ink MoU | Download |
| 06/03/2024 | Press Release (March 6) SECP files criminal cases against individuals involved in stock market manipulation | Download |
| 07/03/2024 | Press Release (March 7) SECP notifies amendments to Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules, 2019 | Download |
| 08/03/2024 | Press Release (March 8) SECP issues concept paper on Shariah-compliant brokerage services | Download |
| 08/03/2024 | Press Release (March 8) SECP celebrates International Women Day; reaffirms commitment to promote gender diversity | Download |
| 12/03/2024 | Press Release (March 12) SECP issues clarification on Commission’s power to call meetings under section 147 of Companies Act, 2017 | Download |
| 13/03/2024 | Press Release (March 13) SECP Holds Meeting with Insurance Companies on Digitization | Download |
| 15/03/2024 | Press Release (March 15) SECP proposes amendments to Companies Regulations to prevent fraudulent filing of statutory returns | Download |
| 18/03/2024 | Press Release (March 18) SECP issues advertisements and call centre management guidelines for digital lenders | Download |
| 19/03/2024 | Press Release (March 19) SECP Strengthens Corporate Governance with Focus on Sustainability and Diversity | Download |
| 20/03/2024 | Press Release (March 20) SECP organizes financial literacy lecture at Margalla College | Download |
| 21/03/2024 | Press Release (March 21) SECP holds industry meeting-cum-webinar on Risk Based Capital Regime for Insurance Sector | Download |
| 22/03/2024 | Press Release (March 22) SECP stipulates procedure for payment of subscription money | Download |
| 25/03/2024 | Press Release (March 25) SECP issues Circular regarding intimation of share transfer | Download |
| 28/03/2024 | Press Release (March 28) Jazz Cash Becomes SECP’s Strategic Knowledge Partner to Propel Pakistan’s Fintech Ecosystem | Download |
| 09/04/2024 | Press Release (April 9) SECP Issues Position Paper on Shariah-compliant Brokerage Services | Download |
| 16/04/2024 | Press Release (April 16) SECP publishes report on Pakistan’s potential for micro and inclusive insurance | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP files criminal complaint against two individuals on charges of front-running | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP grants registration to first digital insurer | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP directs listed companies to disclose gender gap data | Download |
| 24/04/2024 | Press Release (April 24) SECP, IFSB Malaysia organizes Workshop on Islamic Capital Markets | Download |
| 25/04/2024 | Press Release (April 25) SECP proposes amendments to General Takaful Accounting Regulations, 2019 | Download |
| 26/04/2024 | Press Release (April 26) SECP Introduces SECP-XS: A swift complaint resolution platform | Download |
| 26/04/2024 | Press Release (April 26) SECP – IFSB Capacity Building Workshop on Islamic Capital Markets concludes | Download |
| 27/04/2024 | Press Release (April 27) SECP grants license to ever first Study Now Pay Later digital platform | Download |
| 30/04/2024 | Press Release (April 30) SECP expands its financial literacy initiative to Baluchistan | Download |
| 06/05/2024 | Press Release (May 6) SECP approves PIA’s Scheme of Arrangement | Download |
| 06/05/2024 | Press Release (May 6) SECP allows offering of tailored pension allocation schemes | Download |
| 07/05/2024 | Press Release (May 7) SECP proposes enhanced disclosures for Shariah Stock Screening of listed companies | Download |
| 13/05/2024 | Press Release (May 13) SECP issues manual for complying with regulatory framework for Modarabas | Download |
| 16/05/2024 | SECP enters second phase of digital transformation | Download |
| 16/05/2024 | SECP enables digital lenders to launch novel solutions | Download |
| 21/05/2024 | SECP conducts Workshop on Collaboration with China in Capital Markets | Download |
| 22/05/2024 | SECP Commissioner launches NBFI & Modaraba Year Book 2023 | Download |
| 23/05/2024 | SECP Introduces Self-Assessment Declaration for NBFC’s to Enroll Digital Lending Apps | Download |
| 31/05/2024 | SECP initiates Consultation on Securities Managers Regulations | Download |
| 03/06/2024 | SECP bootcamp to impart financial literacy to over 1500 educators concluded | Download |
| 04/06/2024 | Women Equifin: Shaping Tomorrow’s Policy for Non-Banking Microfinance Sector | Download |
| 05/06/2024 | Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Penalties Against Shaukat Marwat Group of Companies | Download |
| 05/06/2024 | Press Release (June 5) Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Penalties Against Shaukat Marwat Group of Companies | Download |
| 07/06/2024 | Press Release (June 7) SECP Publishes Report Crop and Livestock Insurance in Pakistan | Download |
| 11/06/2024 | SECP’s crack down on illegal personal loan apps continues | Download |
| 13/06/2024 | SECP issues ESG Disclosure Guidelines and strengthens the Code of Corporate Governance | Download |
| 14/06/2024 | Press Release (June 14) SECP launches Companies Regularization Scheme | Download |
| 15/06/2024 | SECP warns public against fraudulent car financing scheme by Etihad Auto Solutions | Download |
| 24/06/2024 | Consultation Paper Published on the Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2022 | Download |
| 02/07/2024 | SECP issues Consultation Paper on Certifications of Financial Sector Professionals | Download |
| 18/07/2024 | SECP Management Discusses Development of Capital Market with PSX Board | Download |
| 18/07/2024 | Insurance Companies, CDC ink MoU to establish Pakistan’s first Auto Insurance Repository | Download |
| 19/07/2024 | SECP notifies adoption of fresh AAOIFI Shariah, Governance, and Ethics Standards | Download |
| 22/07/2024 | Company Benches constituted in High Court of Sindh | Download |
| 25/07/2024 | SECP briefs Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in EU on ease of registering companies | Download |
| 26/07/2024 | Press Release (July 26) SECP Rolls out Digital Agenda for Insured Pakistan | Download |
| 27/07/2024 | SECP registers 27,542 new companies in FY 2023-24 | Download |
| 29/07/2024 | SECP initiates consultation to revamp Mutual & Pension Fund regimes | Download |
| 30/07/2024 | SECP issues simplified illustration format for Life Insurance & Family Takaful products | Download |
| 31/07/2024 | SECP recommends formation of Pools to meet Insured Pakistan vision | Download |
| 01/08/2024 | Ishaq Dar laid foundation stone of SECP Head Office Building | Download |
| 05/08/2024 | SECP registers 2,864 new companies in July | Download |
| 06/08/2024 | SECP alerts public to fraudulent trading platform “Aviva Investment Group” | Download |
| 09/08/2024 | SECP Issues Concept Papers for Development of Short Term Listed Sukuk Market | Download |
| 12/08/2024 | SECP revokes registration of M/s EFU Health Insurance Limited as an Insurer | Download |
| 12/08/2024 | SECP interact with Pakistan’s African missions for investment facilitation | Download |
| 13/08/2024 | SECP Roundtable on ‘Insured Pakistan Through Promoting Takaful’ | Download |
| 23/08/2024 | Clarification on registration of International Non-Governmental Organizations | Download |
| 23/08/2024 | SECP Hosts Awareness Session on Actuarial Profession in Collaboration with the Society of Actuaries | Download |
| 03/09/2024 | SECP Issues Warning Against Fraudulent Social Media and WhatsApp Groups | Download |
| 05/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC organizes Training Program on Commodities Futures Market | Download |
| 06/09/2024 | September 06, 2024 : SECP issues Consultation Paper on Areas of Improvement in the Public Offering Regime | Download |
| 10/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC commence 2nd Training Session on Commodities Futures Market | Download |
| 12/09/2024 | 2,933 new companies registered in August 2024 | Download |
| 12/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC inaugurate third training session on Commodities Futures Market in Lahore | Download |
| 13/09/2024 | Secp extends Companies Regularization Scheme to provide continued relief to businesses | Download |
| 18/09/2024 | NADRA-SECP Sign MoU to Promote Mutual Cooperation | Download |
| 25/09/2024 | Press Release- ( Sept 25, 2024) Pakistan Society of Actuaries (PSOA), in collaboration with international partners, hosted a conference titled “Insurance Landscape of Tomorrow” in Karachi | Download |
| 25/09/2024 | Press Release- ( Sept 25, 2024) Companies to report induction and cessation of directors and CEOs through eZfile | Download |
| 03/10/2024 | SECP issues survey on adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards | Download |
| 03/10/2024 | Public Hearing for Development of Short-Term Listed Corporate Sukuk Market | Download |
| 04/10/2024 | SECP Inaugurates World Investor Week 2024 | Download |
| 04/10/2024 | SECP Issues Warning Against Fraudulent Social Media and WhatsApp Groups | Download |
| 07/10/2024 | 2,617 new companies registered in September 2024 | Download |
| 10/10/2024 | SECP proposes increase in Paid-up Capital (‘PuC’) for Insurance Companies under Insured Pakistan Agenda | Download |
| 21/10/2024 | SECP Expands Engagement with Provincial Governments for ‘Insured Pakistan’ Initiative | Download |
| 22/10/2024 | SECP Alerts Public to Fraudulent Investment/ Deposit Taking Platform | Download |
| 23/10/2024 | SECP, FPCCI and MOHR hold advocacy session on gender reforms under Prime Minister’s Women Empowerment Package 2024 | Download |
| 24/10/2024 | SECP proposes regulatory reforms regarding Code of Corporate Governance and Postal Ballot Regulations | Download |
| 25/10/2024 | SECP Publishes Insurance Industry Statistics 2023 | Download |
| 29/10/2024 | SECP Engages with Punjab and Sindh Government to Advance “Insured Pakistan” Initiative | Download |
| 30/10/2024 | Islamic Financial Service Law proposed in consultation paper published by SECP. Proposal will support recent 26th constitutional amendment seeking riba free financial services by 2028 | Download |
| 31/10/2024 | SECP Issues a Position Paper to Enable a Startup Friendly Ecosystem | Download |
| 01/11/2024 | SECP Alerts Public to Surge in the Number of Fraudulent Trading Platforms promoted through Social Media | Download |
| 04/11/2024 | SECP Conducts Startup Summit 2024 Media Briefing | Download |
| 05/11/2024 | Minster for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Inaugurates SECPs Electronic Mortgage Register for Banks and Financial Institutions. Raises Curtain on New State of the Art Office in Karachi | Download |
| 11/11/2024 | SECP Inaugurates Pakistan’s First-Ever Start-up Summit in Karachi to Empower Innovation and Economic Growth | Download |
| 11/11/2024 | SECP extends effective date of applicability of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Model of IFRS 9 for Circular Debt | Download |
| 13/11/2024 | SECP Reports Robust Growth with the Registration of 2,477 New Companies in October 2024 | Download |
| 14/11/2024 | SECP Notifies Regulations for Securities Managers | Download |
| 18/11/2024 | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Holds Inaugural meeting of Islamic Capital Market Development Committee (ICMDC) | Download |
| 21/11/2024 | SECP Rejoins IOPS as Governing Member to Strengthen Pension Sector Reforms | Download |
| 26/11/2024 | Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Orders Against Siddiq Moti | Download |
| 27/11/2024 | Zeeshan Rehman Khattak appointed as Commissioner SECP | Download |
| 27/11/2024 | Federal Minster for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb visits SECP Head Office | Download |
| 28/11/2024 | SECP Warns About Another Fraudulent Trading Platform “IGIL Securities” | Download |
| 05/12/2024 | Finance Minister Launches ESG Sustain Portal Developed by SECP in collaboration with UN Women | Download |
| 07/12/2024 | SECP Concludes Stakeholder Consultation on Insolvency and Debt Enforcement | Download |
| 09/12/2024 | SECP registered 3,024 new companies in November 2024, marking the highest monthly number | Download |
| 09/12/2024 | SECP has approved Strategic Action Plan 2024-2026 for the development of Islamic finance in non-bank financial sector | Download |
| 10/12/2024 | SECP Appellate Bench handled 314 Appeals till date during the year 2024 | Download |
| 11/12/2024 | SECP successfully conducted pre-conference workshops ahead of the second international Islamic capital market conference 2024 | Download |
| 11/12/2024 | SECP Launches Women Equality in Finance Policy (WEFP), Sets Target of 70% of all new clients onboarded to be women for NBFMCs in next 5 years | Download |
| 12/12/2024 | SECP Hosts Second International Islamic Capital Market Conference | Download |
| 16/12/2024 | SECP Led Delegation Visits China to Discuss Market Development and Mutual Cooperation | Download |
| 17/12/2024 | SECP Advices Public Against RAMPERS | Download |
| 20/12/2024 | SECP Sets Standardized Performance Benchmarks for Collective Investment Schemes | Download |
| 23/12/2024 | SECP Reasserts Compliance by Listed Companies to Publish Gender Pay Gap data | Download |
| 26/12/2024 | SECP Ceases Guarantees Business of Crescent Star Insurance Limited | Download |
| 27/12/2024 | SECP Approves Stock Split Guidelines | Download |
| 31/12/2024 | Consultation Paper on Improvement in Conduct of Corporate Briefing Session | Download |