MUFAP and CDC-ITMinds Limited sign MoU for Mutual Fund Digital Platform

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By MG News | October 05, 2020 at 07:35 PM GMT+05:00

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October 05, 2020: Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (through its subsidiary ITMinds Limited) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development and implementation of a digital platform for the support of the Mutual Fund industry. Mr. Aamir Khan, Chairman - Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) presided at the MoU Signing Ceremony at the CDC House, Karachi.

At the occasion, describing the features of the platform, CEO-CDC Mr. Badiuddin Akber said that “This FinTech solution aims to enhance the investor outreach for Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by leveraging the power of technology to provide a convenient, informative and interactive medium for investors to invest in a wide range of investment products offered by different mutual funds.”

Dr. Amjad Waheed, Chairman MUFAP applauded the efforts of CDC and SECP and said that this initiative will pave the way for the growth of the Mutual Fund Industry.

While addressing the occasion, Chairman SECP - Mr. Aamir Khan said that “This initiative is in line with SECP’s highly recommended course of action for the mutual fund industry which advocates the development of alternate distribution channels and digital platforms. The recent circumstances induced by the pandemic make it all the more exigent for AMCs to undergo complete digital transformation. This platform will facilitate investors from specific market segments and low risk investors, thus promoting financial inclusion at the grass root level and harvesting the savings culture in Pakistan.”

The audience was also addressed by Mr. Farrukh Sabzwari, Commissioner Specialized Companies Division – SECP, Ms. Khalida Habib, Executive Director - Specialized Companies Division – SECP Chairman CDC - Mr. Moin Fudda. The event was attended by the senior management of AMCs and other high ranking officials of the industry including. 

 

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