Pakistan Hopes to Widen Retail Investor Base

Pakistan hopes to widen retail capital markets participation by allowing accounts to be opened through bank portals or apps, the country’s central bank governor said, according to Dawn.

During a visit to the Central Depository Company, Reza Baqir said: “This is only the beginning of what our vision is for the development of Pakistan’s capital market.”

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