Capital market infrastructure: Chinese consortium to expand investment

ISLAMABAD: Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets following the resolution of key regulatory matters by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), paving the way for increased investment and deeper cooperation between the two countries.

A delegation of the Chinese consortium, led by the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) and comprising the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, met SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu and senior officials to discuss future collaboration and expansion plans. The meeting marked a significant step forward in Pakistan-China financial sector cooperation.

The consortium welcomed regulatory approvals that enabled it to increase its shareholding in the Central Depository Company (CDC) and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL). The delegation also appreciated SECP’s support for the restructuring of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) property management function, allowing the exchange to focus more effectively on its core business and strategic growth.

The meeting was attended by senior representatives of the Chinese consortium, including Mr. You Hang, Chief Representative of CFFEX, Lou Fengsen, Senior Vice President of CFFEX, and Zhang Xiaofeng, Director of CFFEX. Also present were Sung Zhenwen, Managing Director of Pak China Investment Company and Director of PSX, PSX Managing Director and CEO Farrukh Sabzwari, PMEX Non-Executive Director Nadeem Naqvi, SECP Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khawaja, Executive Director Imran Inayat Butt, and Director Muhammad Shamoun.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026