June 24, 2026 (MLN):\u00a0China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) has
\nwelcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan\u2019s (SECP) efforts
\naimed at facilitating Chinese investment in Pakistan\u2019s capital market, while
\nsignaling greater interest from Chinese investors in the country\u2019s financial
\nsector.<\/p>\n
CFFEX Executive Vice President Yu Hong wrote a letter
\nto SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, expressing gratitude on behalf
\nof the Chinese Investor Consortium and acknowledging the regulator\u2019s support in
\naddressing key matters related to the consortium\u2019s investments in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
In his letter, Yu Hong appreciated Dr. Sidhu for resolving
\nseveral long-pending strategic issues concerning the Chinese consortium. <\/p>\n
He specifically highlighted SECP\u2019s approval for the
\ncarve-out of real estate from the Pakistan Stock Exchange\u2019s (PSX) core
\noperations and consent for PSX to increase its shareholding in the National
\nClearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and the Central Depository
\nCompany (CDC).<\/p>\n
The Chinese consortium noted that these measures have helped
\nalign Pakistan\u2019s market infrastructure with international practices and have
\nremoved important obstacles related to expanding Chinese investment in
\nPakistan\u2019s capital market infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Yu Hong stated that the consortium views the future of
\nPakistan\u2019s capital markets positively and believes that the initiatives
\ndiscussed with SECP will gradually introduce Pakistan\u2019s capital market to
\nChinese institutional investors. <\/p>\n
He added that the consortium would continue working closely
\nwith SECP, Chinese regulators, and market participants in both countries to
\npromote investment cooperation.<\/p>\n
The consortium also expressed interest in expanding Chinese
\nparticipation in Pakistan\u2019s capital markets, including efforts aimed at
\nincreasing investment opportunities and strengthening market linkages between
\nthe two countries.<\/p>\n
According to the information provided, Chinese investors are
\ninterested in introducing new products at the Pakistan Stock Exchange,
\nincluding cross-border Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which could further
\nenhance cooperation between the Pakistani and Chinese capital markets.<\/p>\n
The developments are expected to support the creation of new
\nopportunities for foreign investment in Pakistan\u2019s capital market, while
\nongoing reforms are contributing to stronger confidence among international
\ninvestors.<\/p>\n