SECP approves new Corporate Intelligence Unit to spot Ponzi schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approved a Corporate Intelligence Unit in Islamabad on October 15, 2026, to monitor public data for suspected financial violations.
Unit monitors open-source information
The new unit will scan news reports, social media posts, and digital advertisements to find potential breaches before complaints arrive. Verified leads discovered through this process will be sent to relevant SECP departments for further inquiry or enforcement action.
Information shared with agencies
When appropriate, the commission plans to share findings with the FIA, NCCIA, State Bank of Pakistan and NAB. This collaboration aims to strengthen early-warning capacity and support timely regulatory intervention across multiple sectors.
Legal basis for creation
The Corporate Intelligence Unit is being established under Section 20 of the SECP Act, 1997. It operates as part of the Chairman's Secretariat to convert open-source information into verified regulatory leads.
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- Business Recorder
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