Renowned businessman Arif Habib participated as a special guest in the SECP Talk Series today, an initiative to inform stakeholders about the trends in the capital market. SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, while welcoming Habib, highlighted the organization’s goal to increase the number of investors in Pakistan to 2.5 million.
Dr. Sidhu emphasized the importance of making the investment process more accessible and secure, which is being made possible through various digital reforms. He highlighted that SECP is simplifying the process of opening investor accounts, facilitating easy entry into the market.
Rapid progress is being made in the implementation of an effective settlement system, which is a crucial step to bring Pakistan’s capital market up to international standards. Dr. Sidhu noted that these reforms are not only aimed at modernizing the market infrastructure but are also a priority to attract young and novice investors.
The SECP Talk Series, which includes insights from business leaders like Arif Habib, aims to provide valuable learning opportunities for the participants. Through these discussions, SECP seeks to promote a more inclusive and educated investment community that aligns with global standards and practices.