{"id":73975,"date":"2026-04-25T16:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73975"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:11:14","slug":"secp-proposes-easier-digital-onboarding-for-stock-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73975","title":{"rendered":"SECP proposes easier digital onboarding for stock investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to anti-money laundering regulations to further simplify digital onboarding for investors in the stock market.<\/p>\n<p>According to the regulator, the proposed changes aim to make the investment process more efficient while strengthening security and compliance standards.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new framework, investor account verification will be enabled through IBAN and the Raast system, allowing faster and more streamlined verification procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The SECP said that the know-your-customer (KYC) process for investors with bank accounts will also be simplified and expedited under the revised rules.<\/p>\n<p>As per the proposed mechanism, investors will only be able to conduct transactions through verified bank accounts or e-wallets, ensuring greater transparency and traceability.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the regulator is preparing to introduce a facial recognition system in collaboration with National Database and Registration Authority to further strengthen identity verification.<\/p>\n<p>The SECP noted that while promoting digital investment channels, efforts are also underway to modernise the anti-money laundering framework in line with international standards. 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