Tag: Secp
Jahangir Tareen had returned Rs73.1 million: SECP
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen was found guilty for owing offshore accounts; however, he returned Rs70 million that he made through illegal means,...
Govt enacts Companies Ordinance, 2016
Ordinance includes special provisions to facilitate small and medium enterprises
The government has promulgated the Companies Ordinance, 2016, replacing the Companies Ordinance of 1984.
The new...
CDA appointed 572 workers flouting board’s decision
By Farid Sabri
The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) board in its fourth meeting on Friday decided to initiate an inquiry against the appointment of 572...
SECP approves simplified regulatory requirements for mutual fund distributors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved simplified regulatory requirements for distributors of mutual funds to increase the outreach and improve the penetration...
SECP seeks comments on Debt Securities Trustee Regulations
The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved a comprehensive draft regulatory framework under the Securities Act, 2015, for the licensing and regulation of...
Dar expresses satisfaction over divestment process facilitated by SECP
Advises to keep national interest supreme, complete process speedily, assure transparency
Federal Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar has expressed his satisfaction over the divestment...
SECP disposes of 53 show cause proceedings in July
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) disposed of 53 show cause proceedings initiated against companies, their directors and auditors for violating various...
SECP approves new regulations for licensing operation of clearing houses
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in line with its efforts to strengthen the capital market and as part of subsidiary legislation...
Committee reviews progress on different draft laws
The Laws Review Committee chaired by Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reviewed progress on different draft laws that have been placed...
SECP in a bid to document foreign companies’ directors
For the past one year, in order to streamline the process of security screening of the directors of foreign companies registered in Pakistan, the...
SECP introduces new regulatory regime for securities brokers
In line with its efforts to strengthen the capital market and as part of subsidiary legislation under the Securities Act, 2015, the Securities and...
SECP holds roundtable on group health insurance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a roundtable on group health insurance to facilitate the development of an information-sharing mechanism among...
‘Alfalah GHP is one of the best investment opportunities for small...
An interview with Alfalah GHP Investment Management Limited Chief Executive Maheen Rahman
Once, I reached office and found some of my friends waiting for me....
Government to focus on achieving economic targets: Ishaq Dar
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the government has prepared a future roadmap for the next three...
SECP licences Punjab Rural Support Programme as a non-bank microfinance company
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the first Investment Finance Services licence to Punjab Rural Support Programme for carrying out...
IHC terms Hijazi’s appointment as SECP chairman legal
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday termed legal the appointment of Zafar Hijazi as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
A...
SECP amends share transfer rules to minimise corporate disputes
The SECP has amended the Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Rules, 1985, particularly regarding transfers and further allotments of shares in the companies and...
