Archive for year: 2022
December 23, 2022
The Chairman & Commissioners held a townhall meeting with entire team of SECP
The Chairman & Commissioners held a townhall meeting with entire team SECP, held after 4 years. Employees were applauded for their service, terming them as most important asset, and encouraged to share their concerns. Feedback was referred to HR Committee to examine on priority.
November 11, 2022
Effective & transparent enforcement, financial inclusion, market development & promoting entrepreneurship are the driving forces behind SECP’s regulatory regime: Aamir Khan
“Effective and transparent enforcement, financial inclusion, market development and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation are the driving forces behind SECP’s regulatory regime”, said SECP Chairman Aamir Khan during a presentation at Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development.
November 3, 2022
Subcommittee of NA Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue meets at SECP
First meeting of the Subcommittee of NA Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue held at SECP, under the chairmanship of Ch. M Barjees Tahir. SECP team made a presentation on the salient features of Modaraba Companies & Modarabas (Floatation & Control) (Amendments) Bill, 2020.
November 2, 2022
Global Chief Strategist of Jefferies intl investment bank visits SECP
Christopher Wood, Global Chief Strategist of Jefferies intl investment bank visited SECP. Chairman Aamir Khan, along with his team, briefed Mr. Wood about recent reforms program and outcomes related to capital markets in Pakistan.
October 20, 2022
SECP Chairman addresses ICAP’s All Pakistan Chartered Accountant’s Conference 2022 on Sustainability, Transformation and Technology
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan highlighted 3 integral challenges to sustainability of orgs; inability to pursue innovation on account of risk-aversion, inflexible hierarchical structures w/ minimal youth involvement, and inability to use technology for transformative decision making. He was addressing ICAP’s All Pakistan Chartered Accountant’s Conference 2022 on Sustainability, Transformation and Technology.
October 19, 2022
German Delegation visits SECP
A delegation of German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) visited SECP to understand the regulatory framework and explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. SECP Chairman Aamir Khan welcomed the delegation and gave an overview of SECP’s regulatory framework and recent reforms to improve doing business climate. The delegation comprised of Head of Division […]
August 29, 2022
SECP hosts first Meeting of ECO Heads of Capital Market Supervisory Authorities
“Without a shared vision that taps into a larger pool of intellectual and physical resources, we cannot do justice to our mandates,” said SECP Chairman Aamir Khan, while addressing first ever meeting of ECO Heads of Capital Market Supervisory Authorities. Seyed Mohsen Esperi, Deputy Secretary General, ECO Secretariat, emphasized on sharing information on available opportunities […]
August 17, 2022
SECP, in collaboration with EY, organized a two-day workshop on LEAP – Digital Strategy, on 16th and 17th August, 2022
SECP organized a two-day workshop on LEAP – Digital Strategy, in collaboration with EY. Chairman Aamir Khan said, “”SECP’s digitalization journey will improve user experience, enhance ease of doing business and infuse innovation within the regulated sectors”.
July 29, 2022
SECP organized “High Power Session on Islamic Finance” with Dr. Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz.
SECP organized “High Power Session on Islamic Finance” with Shariah Advisory Committee Chairman Dr. Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz. Potential issues, challenges, and opportunities related to Islamic finance within regulated sectors of SECP were discussed.
June 23, 2022
SECP, under LEAP program, has initiated BPR activity. In this regard, EYFR presented a detailed business model for LLPs to SECP’s management.
SECP, under LEAP program, has initiated BPR activity. In this regard, a detailed business model for LLPs was presented to SECP’s management today by EYFR. Once implemented, it shall greatly reduce complexities in business processes, enhance user experience & promote transparency.
June 23, 2022
SECP Islamic Finance Department Assistant Director, Faaiz Naseer, delivered a lecture on “How Shariah Governance Compliments Corporate Governance” at UIMS – Arid University, Rwp.
SECP Islamic Finance Department Assistant Director, Faaiz Naseer, delivered a lecture on “How Shariah Governance Compliments Corporate Governance” at UIMS – Arid University, Rwp. Students & faculty members lauded SECP’s role in bridging the gap between Academia and Regulator.
June 20, 2022
SECP, in collaboration with NAB, organized a two-week training program on Investigation Skills and Capacity Building for SECP officials.
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan welcomed DG Training NAB Mirza Muhammad Irfan Baig at the launch of a two-week training program on Investigation Skills and Capacity Building. Additional Director Operations Ahmed Raza Tahir kickstarted the program with ‘Aspects of Pre-Investigation’. The second module of the program was on the topic of Information Gathering. Training session was […]
June 17, 2022
Iftikhar Naqvi, Additional Registrar, CRO Karachi informed the participants of 72nd Management Accountants Day celebration about recent reforms & initiatives by SECP to promote EoDB.
oDB SECP congratulates ICMA International on 72nd Management Accountants Day. Speaking at the celebration ceremony, Guest of Honor Iftikhar Naqvi, Additional Registrar, CRO Karachi informed the participants about recent reforms & initiatives by SECP to promote ease of doing business.
June 17, 2022
SECP begins a series of design thinking workshops aimed at resolving problems through digitization and meeting market expectations for transparency, accessibility, quality and responsive service delivery.
SECP has started a series of design thinking workshops aimed at resolving problems through digitization and meeting market expectations for transparency, accessibility, quality and responsive service delivery.
June 13, 2022
SECP’s Business Centre in-charge Saila Jamshaid and Assistant Registrar Aamir Saleem gave a presentation at ICMAP.
SECP’s Business Centre in-charge Saila Jamshaid and Assistant Registrar Aamir Saleem gave a presentation at ICMAP on legal requirements of choosing companies’ name and clarified various provisions of law pertaining to name availability.
June 10, 2022
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan welcomed International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) delegation at SECP Head Office, and briefed them about recent reforms introduced by SECP to promote EoDB and improve regulatory ecosystem.
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan welcomed International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) recently appointed Country Manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan Zeeshan Ahmed Sheikh, Regional Head of Operations Shabana Khawar and Operations Officer Sahar Etezaz, at SECP Head office today. SECP Chairman briefed the participants about recent reforms introduced by SECP to promote EoDB and improve regulatory ecosystem. The […]
May 31, 2022
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan delivered keynote address at WIFF’s “Development of Islamic Finance Ecosystem for Global Prosperity” conference, organized by CEIF.
SECP is dedicated to promote key goals of Islamic financing, ‘Protection, justice, fairness & societal well-being’- SECP Chairman Aamir Khan delivering his keynote address at WIFF’s “Development of Islamic Finance Ecosystem for Global Prosperity” conference, organized by IBA – Center of Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF), on May 30, 2022. The Chairman suggested establishment of […]
March 29, 2022
SECP organized board games tournament as part of employee engagement activities
As part of employee engagement activities, indoor board games for SECP employees were organized. Employees participated with zeal and winners and runner up in different games were awarded shields by SECP Commissioner Sadia Khan.
March 17, 2022
Business owners need to “build to last” rather than “build to benefit in the short term” – Aamir Khan
SECP Chairman Amir Khan delivered the keynote address at Management Association of Pakistan (MAP): Convention 2022 “Leadership & Governance in Changing Times”. As apex corporate regulator, Khan concluded, SECP is eager to see businesses focusing on a resilient & sustainable growth model.
March 8, 2022
SECP Celebrates Women’s Day
Chairman SECP Aamir Khan underscored SECP’s commitment to gender-parity, both within SECP, as well as in its regulated sectors. Commissioner Sadia Khan highlighted SECP’s external interventions to promote gender diversity and financial inclusion in regulated sectors, with special focus on insurance sector. Executive Director Musarat Jabeen informed the participants about internal measures taken by SECP […]
March 2, 2022
SECP, in coordination with Rescue 1122, conducted 1-day “Fire Safety” training
SECP, in coordination with Rescue 1122, conducted one-day training session on “Fire Safety” on March 2, 2022. There was a baseline training for designated fire marshals as well as an awareness webinar for all employees to handle fire eruption emergency.
February 3, 2022
FIA officers visited SECP Head Office for a briefing on SECP’s operations and functions
SECP Chairman Aamir Khan met newly recruited Assistant Directors (Investigation) FIA. The officers were visiting SECP Head Office for a briefing on SECP’s operations and functions. He stressed upon partnership between LEAs for effectively curbing white collar crimes
January 11, 2022
Law Students from Bahria University visited SECP Head Office
January 11, 2022: SECP Chairman Aamir Khan spoke to a delegation of Law Students from Bahria University, visiting SECP Head Office, for an educational session regarding the corporate registry. The chairman reiterated the importance of simplified regulations to promote ease of doing business.
January 6, 2022
Students from NAMAL Institute, Mianwali visited SECP Head Office
January 6, 2021: The Chairman SECP Aamir Khan urged the NAMAL Institute, Mianwali students to focus on professional excellence and start saving early in life. They also attended a training session on Capital Markets and the corporate sector.
January 5, 2022
SECP Chairman visited BOI
January 5, 2022: Mr. Aamir Khan, Chairman SECP visited the Board of Investment (BOI) office & met with Minister of State & Chairman BOI Mr. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan and Secretary BOI Ms. Fareena Mazhar for an in-depth discussion on company registration & investment facilitation. AS/EDG-I Mr. Mukarram Ansari & AS/EDG-II Mr. Khashee-ur-Rehman were also a […]