Islamabad — Chinese investors have reiterated their long‑term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) resolved key regulatory issues, opening the path for greater investment and enhanced bilateral cooperation.
A delegation representing the Chinese consortium — led by the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) and including the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges — met SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu and senior officials to discuss future collaboration and expansion initiatives, marking a significant advancement in Pakistan‑China financial sector cooperation.
The consortium welcomed regulatory approvals that permitted it to increase its shareholding in the Central Depository Company (CDC) and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL). The delegation also thanked SECP for supporting the restructuring of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) property‑management function, enabling the exchange to concentrate on its core operations and strategic growth.
Attendees included senior representatives of the Chinese consortium — Mr. You Hang, Chief Representative of CFFEX; Lou Fengsen, Senior Vice President of CFFEX; and Zhang Xiaofeng, Director of CFFEX — as well as Sung Zhenwen, Managing Director of Pak China Investment Company and PSX Director; Farrukh Sabzwari, PSX Managing Director and CEO; PMEX Non‑Executive Director Nadeem Naqvi; SECP Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khawaja; Executive Director Imran Inayat Butt; and Director Muhammad Shamoun.
