SECP Concludes Mutual Fund Focus Group Session 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) concluded its 2025 Mutual Fund Focus Group Session in Karachi on Tuesday. The two-day event, centered on the theme of “Mutual Funds as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth,” featured participation from various industry stakeholders on its second day.

SECP Commissioner Muzaffar Ahmed Mirza commenced the day with an opening address, establishing the groundwork for engaging presentations and expert-led discussions. The discussions revolved around innovation, the development of regulations, and the trajectory of mutual funds in Pakistan.

The focus group, organized into eight thematic sessions, facilitated open discussions on regulatory obstacles, innovation goals, digital advancement, governance frameworks, and boosting investor involvement. The discussions shed light on existing gaps in domestic policies while comparing them against leading international practices, incorporating insights from global mutual fund markets.

In his concluding statements, SECP Commissioner Zeeshan Rehman Khattak remarked, “This session was conceived as a dynamic platform for engagement, designed to encourage the free exchange of ideas, perspectives, and constructive feedback, and I believe it has successfully achieved this objective.”