The inaugural International Capital Market Conference & Expo 2025 concluded on a high note on Wednesday, with participants renewing their commitment to advance cooperation, strengthen market linkages, and promote knowledge exchange among the represented jurisdictions.
Hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan in collaboration with the Capital Market Infrastructure Institutions, the two-day event brought together regulators, policymakers, academicians, and market practitioners from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Iran, and the United States, alongside domestic stakeholders.
The forum served as a vibrant platform for dialogue on deepening capital markets, regional integration, digitisation, commodities markets, and pension reforms, reinforcing the vision for a more connected and resilient financial ecosystem.
The conference featured a Gong Ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), symbolising the collaboration and connectivity among the participating countries. Foreign delegates and domestic stakeholders commended the initiative, emphasising that such platforms strengthen cross-border engagement and promote regional camaraderie.
A key highlight was a high-level panel discussion on the role of Islamic finance in capital market development. The panellists emphasised the importance of legislative reforms, capacity building, and harmonised Shariah screening frameworks, while underscoring the need to enhance retail investor participation and promote awareness of ethical investment options.
The proceedings also included a detailed presentation on Real Estate Investment Trusts, which highlighted the sector’s growth trajectory in Pakistan, its potential for deepening the country’s investment landscape, and the SECP’s role in developing a robust and enabling regulatory framework.
The day concluded with a keynote address by Ayatollah Dr Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghaddam, Chair of the Shariah Committee of Iran, who shared valuable insights on adopting Islamic finance and fostering regional collaboration.
In his concluding address, the CEO of PSX thanked the SECP for organising the conference and stated that such events have the potential to pave the way for further collaboration while promoting cross-border and knowledge exchange.
