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SECP eases rules for rights issues

Published on: January 20, 2026 10:14 AM

SECP proposes major amendments to Companies Act, 2017, looks to boost ease of doing business - Business Recorder

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has amended the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations 2020, easing procedural requirements for listed firms seeking to raise capital through rights issues. The move aims to streamline capital mobilisation and reduce regulatory bottlenecks for companies tapping existing shareholders for funds.

Read More: SECP notifies tweaks to regulations on shares with differential rights

Under the revised rules, the requirement for a clean Credit Information Bureau (CIB) report will no longer apply if the relevant persons furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from financial institutions regarding the proposed rights issue. The SECP said the change retains necessary disclosure standards for investors while addressing practical hurdles that previously restricted fundraising activity.

SECP Eases Capital Raising for Listed Companies

Review the full notification here: https://t.co/NWFgvVRnt6 pic.twitter.com/QoGflylHk8

— SEC Pakistan (@SECPakistan) January 19, 2026

Market participants had long identified the CIB condition as a constraint, particularly in instances where sponsors or directors had technical overdue amounts reflected in their reports. Such cases often delayed announcement timelines or forced companies to restructure plans, despite the underlying business needing prompt capital support.

The new framework is expected to provide additional flexibility for companies undertaking expansion, deleveraging, or balance-sheet strengthening initiatives. It may also encourage shareholder participation by offering clearer disclosure pathways and reduced uncertainty over regulatory compliance.

According to the SECP, the amendment is designed to safeguard investor interests without imposing unnecessary constraints on issuers. Regulators noted that the availability of an NOC from financial institutions offers a viable alternative form of assurance for shareholders evaluating the merits of a rights issuance.

Read More: SECP issues FAQs for clarity on merger of firms – Daily Times

Rights issues have traditionally served as a key avenue for listed firms to raise funds in Pakistan’s equity market. However, analysts say that rising borrowing costs, volatile market sentiment, and tighter liquidity conditions have made efficient capital-raising mechanisms increasingly important for corporate balance sheets.

The regulator expects the amendment to boost capital formation, reinforce confidence in equity markets, and align regulatory practices more closely with international standards.

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: capital markets, Latest, listed companies, Pakistan economy, regulation, rights issue, SECP

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