SECP Warns Public Against Fraudulent Online Trading Platforms Offering ‘Unrealistic Returns’

SECP Grants Regulatory Relaxation to NBMFCs “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” Scheme

Islamabad, — Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory relaxation for Non-Banking Microfinance Companies (NBMFCs), enabling their participation in the Government of Punjab’s housing initiative, Apni Chhat Apna Ghar (ACAG). This scheme is focused on facilitating access to affordable housing for low-income households across the province. NBMFCs play a critical role in Pakistan’s financial ecosystem by providing …

SECP warns public against fraudulent online trading and loan scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday warned citizens to steer clear of unlicensed online trading platforms that lure investors with promises of unrealistically high returns. According to the SECP, platforms such as Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR), IGIL Securities Country, BMA Capital No.108/BMAC Global Pro, WTIC World Top Competition, and Aviva Securities are operating without regulatory approval in Pakistan. Th…

SECP Warns Against Online Investment Platforms Including Interactive Broker

Islamabad May 22, 2025: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has today issued a stern warning to investors about a surge of fraudulent online trading platforms purporting to offer “unrealistic returns.” In a public advisory, the regulator emphasized that several widely advertised entities—including Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR), IGIL Securities Country, BMA Capital No.108/BMAC Global Pro, WTIC World Top Investor Competiti…

Stop using THESE online trading platforms as SECP issues latest alert

ISLAMABAD – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned public against fraudulent online trading platforms and investment schemes. It said such fraudulent online trading platforms, websites, and mobile applications offered unrealistic returns on investment in stocks or other financial products traded in local or international securities markets. It has issued the warning after receiving complaints from licensed securitie…

SECP warns public against fraudulent online trading platforms offering ‘unrealistic returns’

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday warned the public against investing through...

SECP Warns Public against Fraudulent Loan Schemes Promoted via Social Media

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) continues vigilant monitoring of social media platforms to safeguard the public from falling victim to illegal and exploitative personal loan schemes. Following the successful crackdown on 141 unauthorized digital lending apps through the coordinated efforts of relevant stakeholders, operators behind such schemes have now resorte…