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24/04/2025
SECP Launches Dedicated Facilitation Desk for Section 42 Licensing Applications
ISLAMABAD, April 24, 2025: In line with its commitment to regulatory facilitation, ease of doing business, and market development, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is pleased to announce the establishment of a dedicated Licensing Facilitation Desk at its Head Office. This initiative aims to assist applicants seeking licenses under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, by providing hands-on guidance, analyzing applications for completeness on the spot, and minimizing unnecessary delays in the licensing process.
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01/01/2016 - 05/03/2016
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| 02/01/2024 | SECP organizes workshop on capital markets | Download |
| 16/01/2024 | SECP, UN Women Pakistan to host ESG symposium | Download |
| 17/01/2024 | Press Release: (17-Jan ) SECP organizes workshop for Shariah scholars | Download |
| 17/01/2024 | Press Release (17.01.2024 ) SECP organizes workshop for Shariah scholars | Download |
| 18/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 18) SECP register 2,095 new companies in December 2023 | Download |
| 19/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 19) SECP, ADB to host workshop on “Women in Finance Thought Leaders” | Download |
| 23/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 23) SECP and UN Women Hosts its 3rd ESG Symposium to advance sustainable Development | Download |
| 24/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 24) SECP, ADB host workshop on “Women in Finance Thought Leaders” | Download |
| 25/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 25) SECP, ADB workshop on Women in Finance Thought Leaders concludes | Download |
| 26/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 26) ACCA and SECP Reinforces Partnership through MOU to Foster Investor Education and Sustainability | Download |
| 26/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 26) SECP proposes Robust Anti-Harassment Measures for Listed Companies | Download |
| 29/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 29) SECP issues Islamic Finance Bulletin for 2022-2023 | Download |
| 30/01/2024 | Press Release (Jan 30) SECP permits live testing of 9 innovative business models under RSB | Download |
| 02/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 2) SECP amends Listed Companies’ Takeovers Regulations, 2017 | Download |
| 03/02/2024 | Press Release (feb 3) SECP publishes Consultation Paper on adoption of AAOIFIs standards for Islamic finance | Download |
| 09/02/2024 | SECP effectively enforce laws to promote compliance and transparency in corporate sector | Download |
| 12/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 12) SECP all set to launch “eZfile”, a new corporate registry | Download |
| 13/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 13) SECP prescribes fit and proper criteria for key executives of Corporate Restructuring Companies | Download |
| 14/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 14) SECP continues crack down on illegal personal loan apps | Download |
| 19/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 19) 2651 new companies incorporated in January 2024 | Download |
| 29/02/2024 | Press Release (Feb 29) SECP seeks public consultation on Report of Committees report on conduct of meetings of shareholders | Download |
| 01/03/2024 | Press Release (March 1) SECP amends VPS framework to allow fully funded defined contribution pension schemes | Download |
| 04/03/2024 | Press Release (March 4) SECP organizes workshop on new regulatory framework of Voluntary Pension Schemes | Download |
| 05/03/2024 | Press Release (March 5) SECP Ministry of Federal Education Professional Training ink MoU | Download |
| 06/03/2024 | Press Release (March 6) SECP files criminal cases against individuals involved in stock market manipulation | Download |
| 07/03/2024 | Press Release (March 7) SECP notifies amendments to Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules, 2019 | Download |
| 08/03/2024 | Press Release (March 8) SECP issues concept paper on Shariah-compliant brokerage services | Download |
| 08/03/2024 | Press Release (March 8) SECP celebrates International Women Day; reaffirms commitment to promote gender diversity | Download |
| 12/03/2024 | Press Release (March 12) SECP issues clarification on Commission’s power to call meetings under section 147 of Companies Act, 2017 | Download |
| 13/03/2024 | Press Release (March 13) SECP Holds Meeting with Insurance Companies on Digitization | Download |
| 15/03/2024 | Press Release (March 15) SECP proposes amendments to Companies Regulations to prevent fraudulent filing of statutory returns | Download |
| 18/03/2024 | Press Release (March 18) SECP issues advertisements and call centre management guidelines for digital lenders | Download |
| 19/03/2024 | Press Release (March 19) SECP Strengthens Corporate Governance with Focus on Sustainability and Diversity | Download |
| 20/03/2024 | Press Release (March 20) SECP organizes financial literacy lecture at Margalla College | Download |
| 21/03/2024 | Press Release (March 21) SECP holds industry meeting-cum-webinar on Risk Based Capital Regime for Insurance Sector | Download |
| 22/03/2024 | Press Release (March 22) SECP stipulates procedure for payment of subscription money | Download |
| 25/03/2024 | Press Release (March 25) SECP issues Circular regarding intimation of share transfer | Download |
| 28/03/2024 | Press Release (March 28) Jazz Cash Becomes SECP’s Strategic Knowledge Partner to Propel Pakistan’s Fintech Ecosystem | Download |
| 09/04/2024 | Press Release (April 9) SECP Issues Position Paper on Shariah-compliant Brokerage Services | Download |
| 16/04/2024 | Press Release (April 16) SECP publishes report on Pakistan’s potential for micro and inclusive insurance | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP files criminal complaint against two individuals on charges of front-running | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP grants registration to first digital insurer | Download |
| 17/04/2024 | Press Release (April 17) SECP directs listed companies to disclose gender gap data | Download |
| 24/04/2024 | Press Release (April 24) SECP, IFSB Malaysia organizes Workshop on Islamic Capital Markets | Download |
| 25/04/2024 | Press Release (April 25) SECP proposes amendments to General Takaful Accounting Regulations, 2019 | Download |
| 26/04/2024 | Press Release (April 26) SECP Introduces SECP-XS: A swift complaint resolution platform | Download |
| 26/04/2024 | Press Release (April 26) SECP – IFSB Capacity Building Workshop on Islamic Capital Markets concludes | Download |
| 27/04/2024 | Press Release (April 27) SECP grants license to ever first Study Now Pay Later digital platform | Download |
| 30/04/2024 | Press Release (April 30) SECP expands its financial literacy initiative to Baluchistan | Download |
| 06/05/2024 | Press Release (May 6) SECP approves PIA’s Scheme of Arrangement | Download |
| 06/05/2024 | Press Release (May 6) SECP allows offering of tailored pension allocation schemes | Download |
| 07/05/2024 | Press Release (May 7) SECP proposes enhanced disclosures for Shariah Stock Screening of listed companies | Download |
| 13/05/2024 | Press Release (May 13) SECP issues manual for complying with regulatory framework for Modarabas | Download |
| 16/05/2024 | SECP enters second phase of digital transformation | Download |
| 16/05/2024 | SECP enables digital lenders to launch novel solutions | Download |
| 21/05/2024 | SECP conducts Workshop on Collaboration with China in Capital Markets | Download |
| 22/05/2024 | SECP Commissioner launches NBFI & Modaraba Year Book 2023 | Download |
| 23/05/2024 | SECP Introduces Self-Assessment Declaration for NBFC’s to Enroll Digital Lending Apps | Download |
| 31/05/2024 | SECP initiates Consultation on Securities Managers Regulations | Download |
| 03/06/2024 | SECP bootcamp to impart financial literacy to over 1500 educators concluded | Download |
| 04/06/2024 | Women Equifin: Shaping Tomorrow’s Policy for Non-Banking Microfinance Sector | Download |
| 05/06/2024 | Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Penalties Against Shaukat Marwat Group of Companies | Download |
| 05/06/2024 | Press Release (June 5) Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Penalties Against Shaukat Marwat Group of Companies | Download |
| 07/06/2024 | Press Release (June 7) SECP Publishes Report Crop and Livestock Insurance in Pakistan | Download |
| 11/06/2024 | SECP’s crack down on illegal personal loan apps continues | Download |
| 13/06/2024 | SECP issues ESG Disclosure Guidelines and strengthens the Code of Corporate Governance | Download |
| 14/06/2024 | Press Release (June 14) SECP launches Companies Regularization Scheme | Download |
| 15/06/2024 | SECP warns public against fraudulent car financing scheme by Etihad Auto Solutions | Download |
| 24/06/2024 | Consultation Paper Published on the Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2022 | Download |
| 02/07/2024 | SECP issues Consultation Paper on Certifications of Financial Sector Professionals | Download |
| 18/07/2024 | SECP Management Discusses Development of Capital Market with PSX Board | Download |
| 18/07/2024 | Insurance Companies, CDC ink MoU to establish Pakistan’s first Auto Insurance Repository | Download |
| 19/07/2024 | SECP notifies adoption of fresh AAOIFI Shariah, Governance, and Ethics Standards | Download |
| 22/07/2024 | Company Benches constituted in High Court of Sindh | Download |
| 25/07/2024 | SECP briefs Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in EU on ease of registering companies | Download |
| 26/07/2024 | Press Release (July 26) SECP Rolls out Digital Agenda for Insured Pakistan | Download |
| 27/07/2024 | SECP registers 27,542 new companies in FY 2023-24 | Download |
| 29/07/2024 | SECP initiates consultation to revamp Mutual & Pension Fund regimes | Download |
| 30/07/2024 | SECP issues simplified illustration format for Life Insurance & Family Takaful products | Download |
| 31/07/2024 | SECP recommends formation of Pools to meet Insured Pakistan vision | Download |
| 01/08/2024 | Ishaq Dar laid foundation stone of SECP Head Office Building | Download |
| 05/08/2024 | SECP registers 2,864 new companies in July | Download |
| 06/08/2024 | SECP alerts public to fraudulent trading platform “Aviva Investment Group” | Download |
| 09/08/2024 | SECP Issues Concept Papers for Development of Short Term Listed Sukuk Market | Download |
| 12/08/2024 | SECP revokes registration of M/s EFU Health Insurance Limited as an Insurer | Download |
| 12/08/2024 | SECP interact with Pakistan’s African missions for investment facilitation | Download |
| 13/08/2024 | SECP Roundtable on ‘Insured Pakistan Through Promoting Takaful’ | Download |
| 23/08/2024 | Clarification on registration of International Non-Governmental Organizations | Download |
| 23/08/2024 | SECP Hosts Awareness Session on Actuarial Profession in Collaboration with the Society of Actuaries | Download |
| 03/09/2024 | SECP Issues Warning Against Fraudulent Social Media and WhatsApp Groups | Download |
| 05/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC organizes Training Program on Commodities Futures Market | Download |
| 06/09/2024 | September 06, 2024 : SECP issues Consultation Paper on Areas of Improvement in the Public Offering Regime | Download |
| 10/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC commence 2nd Training Session on Commodities Futures Market | Download |
| 12/09/2024 | 2,933 new companies registered in August 2024 | Download |
| 12/09/2024 | SECP and U.S. CFTC inaugurate third training session on Commodities Futures Market in Lahore | Download |
| 13/09/2024 | Secp extends Companies Regularization Scheme to provide continued relief to businesses | Download |
| 18/09/2024 | NADRA-SECP Sign MoU to Promote Mutual Cooperation | Download |
| 25/09/2024 | Press Release- ( Sept 25, 2024) Pakistan Society of Actuaries (PSOA), in collaboration with international partners, hosted a conference titled “Insurance Landscape of Tomorrow” in Karachi | Download |
| 25/09/2024 | Press Release- ( Sept 25, 2024) Companies to report induction and cessation of directors and CEOs through eZfile | Download |
| 03/10/2024 | SECP issues survey on adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards | Download |
| 03/10/2024 | Public Hearing for Development of Short-Term Listed Corporate Sukuk Market | Download |
| 04/10/2024 | SECP Inaugurates World Investor Week 2024 | Download |
| 04/10/2024 | SECP Issues Warning Against Fraudulent Social Media and WhatsApp Groups | Download |
| 07/10/2024 | 2,617 new companies registered in September 2024 | Download |
| 10/10/2024 | SECP proposes increase in Paid-up Capital (‘PuC’) for Insurance Companies under Insured Pakistan Agenda | Download |
| 21/10/2024 | SECP Expands Engagement with Provincial Governments for ‘Insured Pakistan’ Initiative | Download |
| 22/10/2024 | SECP Alerts Public to Fraudulent Investment/ Deposit Taking Platform | Download |
| 23/10/2024 | SECP, FPCCI and MOHR hold advocacy session on gender reforms under Prime Minister’s Women Empowerment Package 2024 | Download |
| 24/10/2024 | SECP proposes regulatory reforms regarding Code of Corporate Governance and Postal Ballot Regulations | Download |
| 25/10/2024 | SECP Publishes Insurance Industry Statistics 2023 | Download |
| 29/10/2024 | SECP Engages with Punjab and Sindh Government to Advance “Insured Pakistan” Initiative | Download |
| 30/10/2024 | Islamic Financial Service Law proposed in consultation paper published by SECP. Proposal will support recent 26th constitutional amendment seeking riba free financial services by 2028 | Download |
| 31/10/2024 | SECP Issues a Position Paper to Enable a Startup Friendly Ecosystem | Download |
| 01/11/2024 | SECP Alerts Public to Surge in the Number of Fraudulent Trading Platforms promoted through Social Media | Download |
| 04/11/2024 | SECP Conducts Startup Summit 2024 Media Briefing | Download |
| 05/11/2024 | Minster for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Inaugurates SECPs Electronic Mortgage Register for Banks and Financial Institutions. Raises Curtain on New State of the Art Office in Karachi | Download |
| 11/11/2024 | SECP Inaugurates Pakistan’s First-Ever Start-up Summit in Karachi to Empower Innovation and Economic Growth | Download |
| 11/11/2024 | SECP extends effective date of applicability of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Model of IFRS 9 for Circular Debt | Download |
| 13/11/2024 | SECP Reports Robust Growth with the Registration of 2,477 New Companies in October 2024 | Download |
| 14/11/2024 | SECP Notifies Regulations for Securities Managers | Download |
| 18/11/2024 | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Holds Inaugural meeting of Islamic Capital Market Development Committee (ICMDC) | Download |
| 21/11/2024 | SECP Rejoins IOPS as Governing Member to Strengthen Pension Sector Reforms | Download |
| 26/11/2024 | Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP Orders Against Siddiq Moti | Download |
| 27/11/2024 | Zeeshan Rehman Khattak appointed as Commissioner SECP | Download |
| 27/11/2024 | Federal Minster for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb visits SECP Head Office | Download |
| 28/11/2024 | SECP Warns About Another Fraudulent Trading Platform “IGIL Securities” | Download |
| 05/12/2024 | Finance Minister Launches ESG Sustain Portal Developed by SECP in collaboration with UN Women | Download |
| 07/12/2024 | SECP Concludes Stakeholder Consultation on Insolvency and Debt Enforcement | Download |
| 09/12/2024 | SECP registered 3,024 new companies in November 2024, marking the highest monthly number | Download |
| 09/12/2024 | SECP has approved Strategic Action Plan 2024-2026 for the development of Islamic finance in non-bank financial sector | Download |
| 10/12/2024 | SECP Appellate Bench handled 314 Appeals till date during the year 2024 | Download |
| 11/12/2024 | SECP successfully conducted pre-conference workshops ahead of the second international Islamic capital market conference 2024 | Download |
| 11/12/2024 | SECP Launches Women Equality in Finance Policy (WEFP), Sets Target of 70% of all new clients onboarded to be women for NBFMCs in next 5 years | Download |
| 12/12/2024 | SECP Hosts Second International Islamic Capital Market Conference | Download |
| 16/12/2024 | SECP Led Delegation Visits China to Discuss Market Development and Mutual Cooperation | Download |
| 17/12/2024 | SECP Advices Public Against RAMPERS | Download |
| 20/12/2024 | SECP Sets Standardized Performance Benchmarks for Collective Investment Schemes | Download |
| 23/12/2024 | SECP Reasserts Compliance by Listed Companies to Publish Gender Pay Gap data | Download |
| 26/12/2024 | SECP Ceases Guarantees Business of Crescent Star Insurance Limited | Download |
| 27/12/2024 | SECP Approves Stock Split Guidelines | Download |
| 31/12/2024 | Consultation Paper on Improvement in Conduct of Corporate Briefing Session | Download |