The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the Draft Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (Certification of Associated Professionals in the Financial Services) Regulations 2025 for public consultation. These regulations are proposed to improve the competency and professionalism of individuals engaged in financial services by establishing a structured certification framework. The draft regulations introduce mandatory certification requirements for professionals operating in the financial sector including intermediaries, agents and distributors to make sure that they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to serve investors effectively. SECP will notify a credible institute to conduct the certification process, administer examinations, and oversee Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs.
The financial services sector plays a critical role in economic stability. To assure that professionals within this sector adhere to high standards of knowledge, ethics and competency is essential. The proposed certification regime will increase investor protection through well-trained financial professionals. It will upgrade market integrity by guaranteeing compliance with international best practices. It will also help for continuous learning and professional development via structured CPE requirements.
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