SECP to conduct hearings online.

ISLAMABAD -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday decided to conduct appellate bench hearings through video conferencing to facilitate companies and ensure health and safety.

The appellate bench of the SECP is a quasi-judicial forum, legally mandated to hear either appeals filed against the orders passed by a commissioner or any other authorised officer.

To this effect, the commission approved major adjustments in standard operating procedures and internal guidelines including transmission of hearing notices to the parties through email.

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