The SCD strives to provide a regulatory environment which is conducive for development and promotion of a robust Non-Bank Financial (NBF) Sector. The NBF sector under SCD’s preview comprises of Non Bank Finance Companies (NBFCs), Mutual Funds, Pension Funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Private Equity Funds, Modaraba Management Companies & Modarabas. The major functions performed by SCD for the NBF Sector include: licensing, registration, regulation, on-site inspection, off-site surveillance and enforcement. The underlying objective is to safeguard the interest of the stakeholders while at the same time facilitate diversification and innovation in products and services of NBF sector.

For operational ease and enhanced efficiency, the SCD has been divided into two main Departments:

• Policy, Regulation and Development Department (PRD)
• Supervision Department (SD)