SECP records 25% rise in company registrations | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 2,220 new companies in July 2023, reflecting a substantial 25% increase from the previous year. The collective capitalisation for these newly registered entities amounted to Rs3.3 billion. The total count of registered companies in the nation has risen to an impressive 197,828, as stated […]
SECP green lights Symmetry Group IPO | The Express Tribune
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to Symmetry Group Limited, a renowned digital technology and experiences company based in Pakistan, for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This significant milestone allows Symmetry Group to move forward with its plans to launch the IPO and offer shares to the public. Symmetry Group is a leading […]
SECP introduces concept to promote financial inclusion | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday published a concept note on “Asset Fractionalisation” to improve financial inclusion and make high-value illiquid assets accessible for small investors. “In line with the SECP’s continuous efforts for modernising the corporate sector and making it more inclusive, the commission has published a concept note […]
SECP issues guidelines to facilitate listed firms | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued two sets of guidelines to facilitate and standardise the role of officers of listed companies and use of technology during general meetings. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the guidelines will address the impediments faced by the listed companies, their shareholders and stakeholders. […]
SECP chairman regrets low infrastructure spending | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: One of the pivotal concerns in the developing world is finite spending capabilities of governments to bridge the infrastructure financing gap, said Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Aamir Khan. Speaking at a session titled ‘Financing Infrastructure via Capital Markets’ on Friday, he said that this was the reason why attracting private […]
SECP begins probe into Hascol scam
KARACHI: Hascol Petroleum Ltd (HPL) said on Monday it’s been “fully cooperating” with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which is looking into its past activities. “Much of the information being assessed by the FIA is based on facts, which the company has already chosen to disclose to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX),” according to a […]