SECP sets up dedicated ‘corporate debt market desk’
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has established a dedicated Corporate Debt Market Desk to promote the corporate debt market and facilitate capital raising through debt instruments. The Desk will support issuers and market participants by making debt issuance simpler, faster and more cost-efficient. Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recently established a dedicated Corporate Debt Market Desk with the aim of promoting the corporate debt market and simplifying capital raising through debt instruments. This move is part of a broader effort to diversify long-term financing options for businesses and reduce reliance on bank lending.
The Desk will streamline the issuance process, making debt offerings more efficient and cost-effective for both issuers and market participants. A senior SECP official has been appointed as the focal point for the Desk, and a dedicated section on the SECP website provides the necessary legal and regulatory framework, market data, guidance material, and contact details for those interested in participating in the corporate debt market.
This initiative is expected to stimulate institutional investment and support infrastructure and industrial growth in Pakistan.
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