State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad used a keynote address at CFA Society Pakistan’s 22nd Annual Excellence Awards to highlight recent macroeconomic stabilization and to set out areas where capital market development is needed to support sustainable and inclusive growth. He attributed the improved conditions to coordinated and prudent monetary and fiscal policies, citing a sharp reduction in inflation and the rebuilding of external and fiscal buffers. Against this backdrop, the Governor pointed to a gap in the private sector’s credit and investment needs that could be addressed through continued improvements in capital market infrastructure and governance, the development of alternative investment products, expanded digital access and simplified onboarding, and greater transparency to strengthen public trust in financial markets. He also commended CFA Society Pakistan’s work to promote ethical investment practices and financial market development.
State Bank of Pakistan 2025-11-10
State Bank of Pakistan Governor outlines priorities to deepen capital markets and close private sector financing gap
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, at CFA Society Pakistan’s Annual Excellence Awards, highlighted macroeconomic stabilization from prudent policies, noting reduced inflation and stronger fiscal buffers. He stressed the need for capital market development to meet private sector credit and investment demands, suggesting infrastructure improvements, alternative products, digital access, and transparency. Ahmad praised CFA Society Pakistan for promoting ethical investment practices.