Islamic capital market: SECP plans Shari'ah compliance regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is in the process of preparing shari'ah compliance regulations for the Islamic capital market. The SECP has chalked out a comprehensive plan for the development of the Islamic capital market in the country. Under the future plan, the SECP will introduce new products for Islamic capital market. The commission would also create awareness on the Islamic capital market. Besides, the SECP is planning to introduce shari'ah audit mechanism. The commission would also adopt new accounting standards on Islamic finance issued by Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). The SECP will launch webpage of Islamic finance department for education, promotion and development of Islamic finance.