In a significant development, The Bank of Punjab (PSX: BOP) has achieved official registration for its exchange company by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
The bank disclosed this information to the main bourse on Monday, stating that the SECP has issued the Certificate of Incorporation to “BOP Exchange (Private) Limited,” which stands as a fully owned subsidiary of The Bank of Punjab.
This move marks a pivotal step forward in the process, following the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Bank of Pakistan. The bank further informed that the next course of action involves submitting the application to the State Bank of Pakistan for the issuance of a license to commence operations, in compliance with the SBP Exchange Companies Manual.
The Bank of Punjab, primarily engaged in commercial banking and related services, sees this development as a strategic move to expand its operations. Notably, the majority shares of the bank are held by the Government of Punjab (GoPb).
This registration paves the way for BOP to diversify its services and potentially tap into new markets, contributing to the bank’s growth trajectory. Further updates are awaited as the company progresses towards obtaining the necessary licenses and commencing operations.