SECP unveils framework for Registered Intermediaries to boost compliance

December 22, 2025 (MLN):  The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled a proposed Framework for Registered Intermediaries (RIs), which marked a significant step toward strengthening regulatory compliance and digital access in the financial sector.

 The development was shared during a consultative session held in Karachi with key stakeholders from the RI community, said a press release issued.

The proposed framework introduces mandatory training programs for intermediaries, that aims to enhance compliance standards and procedural efficiency.

In a notable shift, SECP plans to eliminate periodic license renewal requirements, replacing them with a continuous learning and evaluation system.

 This approach is expected to elevate service standards, improve operational effectiveness, and reinforce corporate governance across the sector.

As part of the reforms, SECP also highlighted expanded access to its Financial Institutions Portal.

The portal allows instant, cost-effective digital verification of company profiles and key corporate records, furthering the regulator’s digitalization and ease-of-doing-business agenda.

The initiative signals a clear move toward modernizing Pakistan’s financial regulatory framework, combining technology-driven solutions with capacity-building measures for intermediaries.

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