ISLAMABAD : Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted an awareness session on Financial Planning and Informed Financial Decision-Making for students of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, under its Jamapunji investor awareness initiative.
The session aimed to enhance financial literacy among students and equip them with practical knowledge to make informed financial decisions while safeguarding themselves against fraudulent investment schemes. A large number of students attended the interactive session.
During the session, SECP representative highlighted the importance of early financial planning, budgeting, saving, and understanding the risk-return trade-off in investment decisions. Students were sensitized to common red flags of Ponzi and pyramid schemes, including promises of guaranteed high returns, pressure tactics, and investment offers from unregistered entities. Participants were also guided on how to verify companies registered with SECP and use the Commission’s complaint redressal mechanisms.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, reflecting strong student interest in capital markets, digital finance, and investor protection mechanisms.
The SECP official emphasized that the Commission remains firmly committed to promoting financial literacy and investor awareness across Pakistan, recognizing that empowering youth with financial knowledge is essential to building a transparent, resilient, and inclusive financial system.
SECP expressed its appreciation to PIDE for hosting the session and for its collaboration in promoting financial education among students.
