Under its Jamapunji campaign, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan organized an investor education and awareness seminar for ACCA members at its Head Office in Islamabad. The event was organized in collaboration with the ACCA Pakistan Islamabad Office and a sizeable number of members enthusiastically participated in the event. The programme started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by opening comments from Afrasiab Ahsan, Senior Business Development Manager. He highlighted the role of future accountants who needed to ensure high level of controls and develop a framework which ensures sustainable growth.
The members were briefed about the significance and impact of savings from an early stage and its benefits in the long run through small but regular investments. The discussion focused on Capital Markets and Mutual Funds and their functions as potential investment avenues.-PR