China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) has welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) efforts to facilitate Chinese investment in Pakistan’s capital market and expressed growing interest in expanding Chinese participation in the country’s financial sector.

In a letter to SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, CFFEX Executive Vice President Yu Hong appreciated the regulator’s support in resolving key issues related to the Chinese Investor Consortium’s investments in Pakistan.

The consortium particularly acknowledged SECP’s approval for the PSX real estate carve-out and the increase in Pakistan Stock Exchange’s shareholding in NCCPL and CDC, stating that these measures align Pakistan’s market infrastructure with international standards.

CFFEX also indicated interest in introducing new investment products, including cross-border ETFs, to strengthen financial market linkages between Pakistan and China.

The development is expected to support foreign investment inflows and enhance cooperation between the two countries’ capital markets.