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conference & Expo 2025

regional integration and innovation in capital markets: a new era of cooperation

  • Tuesday
    Nov, 2025
  • PC Hotel
    Karachi
  • 9:00Am
    5:00Pm
  • Wed 12 Nov 2025
  • pakistan stock exchange
  • 9:00Am - 1:30Pm

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Conference Speakers

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Muhammad Aurangzeb

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Government of Pakistan

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Jameel Ahmad

Governor
State Bank of Pakistan

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Akif Saeed

Chairperson, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

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Dr. Shamshad Akhtar

Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

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Dr. Zeinab Riazat

Board Member
SEO Iran

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Sadia Khan

Former Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

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Md. Saifuddin

Commissioner, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)

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Ruslan Khalilov

Chief Executive Officer
Baku Stock Exchange

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Farrukh H. Sabzwari

CEO
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

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Julia Leung

Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong
(Live via Zoom)

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Dr. James J. Angel

Associate Professor
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business

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You Hang

Non-Executive Director on the Board of Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd.

Omer
Omer M. Khan

Advisor to Finance Minister
on Debt Management

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Abdul Rehman Warraich

Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

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Dr. Majid Pouyanmehr

Secretary of Shariah Board Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran

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Khawaja Aftab Ahmed

Regional Director
Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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Dr. Amjad Waheed

Chief Executive Officer
NBP Fund Management Ltd.

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Maheen Rahman

Member
Securities and Exchange Policy Board

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Badiuddin Akber

Chief Executive Officer
Central Depository Company of Pakistan Ltd. (CDC)

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Dr. Kiran Khursheed

Secretary, Price Control and Commodities Management Department, Government of Punjab

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Khurram Zafar

Chief Executive Officer
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Ltd. PMEX

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Mr. Amir Khan

Head of Treasury
Mashreq Pakistan

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Najam Ali

Chief Executive Officer
Next Capital Ltd.

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Shakaib Arif

Chief Executive Officer
Naymat Collateral Management Company Ltd.

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Shoaib Javed Hussain

Chief Executive Officer
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan

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Rukhsana Narejo

Chief Treasury and Alternate Investments Raqami Islamic Digital Bank

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Zunee Muhtashim

Principal Investment Officer
IFC

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Farrukh H. Khan

Chief Financial Officer
Jazz

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Asif Ali Qureshi

CEO
UBL Fund Managers

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Mashmooma Zehra Majeed

Chief Executive Officer
Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP)

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Ashab Naeem Iqbal

General Manager
Punjab Pension Fund

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Ibrar A. Anjum

Chief Executive Officer
NRSP Agriculture Processing Company Ltd.

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Nauman Liaqat

Senior Advisor Pension Reform Implementation and Technical Support, UNDP

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Conference Overview

The International Capital Market Conference & Expo 2025 (ICMC) is a landmark initiative by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Capital Market Infrastructure Institutions to position Pakistan at the center of regional financial cooperation and innovation.

Held under the theme “Regional Integration and Innovation in Capital Markets: A New Era of Cooperation,” this by-invitation-only forum will convene policy leaders, regulators, CEOs, investors, and market experts from across Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and the USA.

The conference will spotlight collaboration, regulatory reform, and technology-driven transformation in the region’s capital markets — exploring how integration, digitization, and innovation can drive sustainable financial growth.

The event will feature high-level panel discussions, keynote speeches from national and international dignitaries, and presentations by global experts on emerging trends shaping the future of investment and capital markets.

Key Highlights

  • Regional Cooperation: Cross-border listings, investor access, and regulatory harmonization
  • Virtual Assets: Global best practices and governance insights from Hong Kong’s SFC
    Equity & Debt Market
  • Deepening: Expanding GDS, ETFs, and derivatives in Pakistan
  • Digitization: Fintech innovation, centralized KYC, and AI-driven investor engagement
  • Commodity Markets: EWR framework, agri-finance, and liquidity enhancement
  • Pension Reforms: Voluntary Pension Systems and sustainable retirement frameworks

Who Attends

  • Regulators and policymakers
  • Senior executives from banks, AMCs, brokerage houses, and insurance firms
  • Representatives of REITs, modarabas, and fintech companies
  • International and domestic investors and fund managers
  • Leaders from listed companies and upcoming IPOs
  • Members of the financial media and research community

Expo Overview

Running alongside the conference, the ICMC Expo 2025 will showcase the breadth and strength of Pakistan’s capital market ecosystem.

Exhibitors will include:

  • Banks, Asset Management Companies, Brokerage Houses, and Insurance Firms
  • REITs, Modarabas, Fintechs, and Listed Companies
  • Technology providers and data platforms supporting capital market operations


The Expo offers a unique platform for institutional visibility, stakeholder networking, and investor engagement, aligning with SECP’s mission to promote transparency, innovation, and collaboration in Pakistan’s financial landscape.

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Akif Saeed

Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

As Chairman of SECP, Mr. Akif Saeed has been instrumental in modernizing Pakistan’s capital markets through reforms in regulation, corporate governance, and financial infrastructure. With decades of experience in market supervision and policy development, he continues to strengthen investor protection, transparency, and sustainability. His Welcome Address at ICMC 2025 will outline SECP’s strategic vision for capital market development and regional cooperation.

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar

Chairperson, Board of Directors, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar is one of Pakistan’s most distinguished economists, with over 37 years of leadership at the State Bank of Pakistan, World Bank, UNESCAP, and ADB. Her deep expertise in monetary policy, development finance, and governance has shaped economic reform agendas across Asia. At ICMC 2025, her keynote address explores regional integration and innovation in capital markets.

Dr. Amjad Waheed, CFA

CEO, NBP Fund Management

Dr. Amjad Waheed holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Investments & Finance) from Southern Illinois University and is a CFA charterholder. He has over twenty years of experience in mutual funds and investment management, including senior roles at Riyadh Bank and NIT. At ICMC 2025, he moderates the Pension Reforms session, guiding dialogue on governance, transparency, and transitioning to defined contribution systems.

Badiuddin Akber

CEO, Central Depository Company (CDC)

With over twenty-five years of leadership in finance, operations, and risk management, Mr. Badiuddin Akber chairs the Asia-Pacific Central Securities Depository Group (ACG) and represents the region at the World Forum of CSDs. At ICMC 2025, he shares insights on operational reforms, clearing and settlement innovations, and risk management frameworks that support wider participation in Pakistan’s capital markets.

Dr. Kiran Khursheed

Secretary, Price Control & Commodities Management Department (PCCM), Punjab

Dr. Kiran Khursheed leads the PCCM Department, driving initiatives in market transparency, food security, and agricultural modernization. Her work at the Punjab Institute of Agricultural Marketing focuses on improving price governance and protecting farmers’ rights. At ICMC 2025, she shares insights on regulatory reforms and digitization in commodity markets through Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWRs)

Asif Ali Qureshi

CEO, UBL Funds

Mr. Asif Ali Qureshi has over twenty-five years of experience across banking, investment research, consulting, and entrepreneurship. He co-founded two brokerage firms and afinancial data portal and has served on the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. At ICMC 2025, he discusses strategies to deepen capital markets through equity and debt participation, retail inclusion, and derivative product expansion.

Ashab Naeem Iqbal

CEO & General Manager, Punjab Pension Fund

Mr. Ashab Naeem Iqbal brings over twenty years of experience in capital markets, investment management, and pension fund administration. He oversees the Punjab Pension and Provident Fund portfolios, ensuring sustainable, market-based returns and fiscal resilience. At ICMC 2025, he shares insights on fully funded pension strategies, risk management, and governance frameworks that support retirement security and financial inclusion.

Ahmed Umair

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Agriculture & Food Security

Mr. Ahmed Umair has over twenty years of experience in agricultural policy, market reforms, and sustainability. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), where he teaches agriculture value chains. At ICMC 2025, he highlights how Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWRs) are transforming Pakistan’s commodity markets — digitizing collateral, enhancing liquidity, and unlocking new financing opportunities for farmers and SMEs