KARACHI: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif Saeed said mutual funds have the potential to democratise investing by offering professionally managed, transparent, and regulated options to a wider investor base.

While highlighting the strategic importance of mutual funds in broadening access to formal investment opportunities, particularly for retail investors, he said the SECP remains fully committed to strengthening the mutual fund ecosystem by fostering innovation, simplifying accessibility, and enhancing regulatory oversight to ensure long-term and inclusive growth.

The SECP wrapped up the first day of its Mutual Fund Focus Group Sessions 2025 on Monday. The closed-door session brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from across Pakistan’s capital markets for in-depth discussions on critical issues shaping the mutual fund industry.

The event, structured into four thematic segments, facilitated expert-led deliberations on mutual fund reforms, product innovation, digital transformation, investor inclusion, governance frameworks, and market development, addressing both domestic challenges and global best practices.

Published in Dawn, May 27th, 2025