SECP Streamlines Stock Market Access with New Digital Onboarding Framework
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Ifrah Aqeel
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- Published August 28, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a comprehensive digital onboarding framework. It will make stock market investing significantly faster, more transparent, and accessible
Under the leadership of SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, the regulator has set a clear target to expand the country’s investor base to 2.5 million, placing a high priority on youth participation and financial inclusion.
Key Features of the New Digital Framework
| Rapid Account Opening | Stock market accounts can now be opened within one day. Decisions on investor account applications will be finalized within two days. |
| 24/7 Processing | The new framework enables round-the-clock digital onboarding and processing capabilities. |
| Application Tracking | Investors can seamlessly track the live status of their applications using a unique tracking ID |
| Accountability for Brokers | Brokers are now legally required to provide formal written reasons for rejecting any account opening application. |
| Exemption from Re-Verification | Previously verified investors are fully exempt from undergoing additional re-verification procedures. |
Leadership Vision
“We are making stock market investment easier through technology. Increasing youth participation in the stock market is our priority, and the effective use of financial technology will make capital market investing simpler, safer, and more accessible for every Pakistani.”
— Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman SECP
Ifrah Aqeel
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