SECP plans major IFMP reforms

June 19, 2026 (MLN): Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has said that professionals aligned with the evolving requirements of the financial sector will be developed to support the country's growing financial markets.

He said the Capital Market Institute would be reorganized and strengthened to better serve the needs of the financial sector.

The institute will introduce new courses in line with market requirements and launch online courses on the use of financial technology (FinTech) for young people.

Dr. Sidhu said the institute would be transformed into a national center for talent development and skills training, with new training programs being introduced in accordance with the needs of financial markets.

He directed the SECP and the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) to prepare a reform roadmap and emphasized that a skilled workforce is indispensable for the financial sector and capital market.

The SECP chairman further instructed those clear targets and timeline be established for reforms at the Financial Market Institute.

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