ISLAMABAD : In order to initiate reforms in Pakistan’s corporate debt market and gather stakeholder feedback, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched three targeted surveys. The initiative aims to collect input from market participants to improve regulatory processes and support the development of a more active and efficient debt market.
The surveys are designed to understand the current level of awareness about debt instruments, gather feedback on practical challenges faced during debt issuance and listing, and assess the effectiveness of the credit rating process. Through this exercise, the SECP seeks to identify key issues and areas for improvement in the market.
The surveys include an Awareness Survey to assess the market’s understanding of debt instruments, an Experience Survey to gather feedback on past experiences with debt issuance and listing, and a Credit Rating Survey to evaluate the credit rating process.
The surveys will engage listed companies, industry participants, and credit rating agencies. The feedback received will help the SECP enhance market liquidity, improve access to corporate financing, and make debt instruments more attractive for issuers and investors.
This initiative reflects the SECP’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. The insights gathered will support the development of a more responsive, practical, and data-driven regulatory framework.
All stakeholders are encouraged to participate and share their views.
