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- February 24, 2021
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SECP proposes reduction in turnaround time for payment of cash dividends
ISLAMABAD, February 23: Taking another step forward towards facilitating minority shareholders, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed reducing turnaround time for payment of cash dividend to…
SECP makes shareholders’ virtual participation in AGMs a permanent feature
ISLAMABAD, February 19: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), with the objective of ensuring protection of minority shareholder’s interest, as well as safeguarding their wellbeing, has directed all…
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- February 16, 2021
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SECP launches portal for expeditious bank account opening of corporates
ISLAMABAD, February 16: In pursuit of its agenda to promote ease of doing business and digitalization, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has launched a portal for expeditious…
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- February 13, 2021
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SECP Allows Digital Onboarding of Increasing Pension Fund Penetration
ISLAMABAD, February 12: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in continuation of its efforts to expand financial inclusion and broaden investor base in capital market products, has expanded the…
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- February 12, 2021
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SECP records major progress in Information Security Standards
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification; the international standards outlining best practices for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Awarded by…
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- February 9, 2021
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SECP Business Centre recorded 24% growth in company incorporation
ISLAMABAD: The SECP’s newly established Business Center recorded 24% growth in incorporation of new companies, by registering 837 new companies in January 2021. It is the highest ever incorporations by…
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- February 3, 2021
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SECP Issues Draft Amendments to NBFC Regulations for Public Consultation
ISLAMABAD :The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), to safeguard the interest of investors and prevent miss-selling, has proposed amendments to the Non-Banking Finance Companies and Notified Entities Regulations,…
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- January 26, 2021
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SECP’s eServices integrated with Pakistan MNP Database
ISLAMABAD : To further improve the security of electronic filings and company registration process, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has integrated its eServices with Pakistan Mobile Number…
SECP allows licensed individuals to act as Securities Advisors
ISLAMABAD : To broaden investor base and enhance capital market outreach, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified key amendments in the Securities and Futures Advisors (Licensing…
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- January 20, 2021
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Mere registration of a company doesn’t confirm the right to collect investments: SECP
ISLAMABAD : The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that mere registration of a company with SECP does not authorize acceptance of deposits from general public. Deposit…
