SECP publish draft guidelines for professional Conduct in GMs

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released the draft Guidelines for Professional Conduct in General Meetings for public review and feedback.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, the guidelines reflect SECP’s commitment to protecting shareholder rights, strengthening corporate governance practices, and ensuring market integrity.

These guidelines are designed to promote professionalism and effective communication, providing all shareholders with equal opportunities to participate, voice their concerns, and cast informed votes on key corporate decisions during general meetings.SECP launches policy framework to enhance women financial inclusion

The document emphasizes efficient meeting procedures, including thorough pre-meeting preparation, respectful discussions, transparent voting processes, and post-meeting collaboration, with a particular focus on listed companies.

SECP encourages all stakeholders to provide their valuable input on the draft guidelines, which can be accessed on its website at https://tinyurl.com/3dx4zked.