Rule · SECP · 1 Jul 2019
Directive No. 4 of 2015 is amended by substituting paragraphs 2 and 2A, allowing a Pension Fund Manager to charge a front-end fee (sales charge) of up to a maximum of 3% where the investor transacts directly, through an employer, online, or through a website. All other requirements of Directive No. 4 of 2015 remain unchanged. Requirements of Direction No. 34 of 2017 dated December 7, 2017 and Direction No. 7 of 2018 dated June 8, 2018 stand withdrawn with immediate effect.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN SPECIALIZED COMPANIES DIVISION POLICY, REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
No. SCD/VPS/Directive/01/2019
July 01, 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan in exercise of the powers conferred under section 282 B (3) of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 read with Rule 11 of the Voluntary Pension System Rules, 2005 (the “Rules”) hereby amends Directive No. 4 of 2015 titled “Front-end Load (Sales Charge) under the Rules, by substituting paragraph 2 and 2A with the following:
“A Pension Fund Manager may charge front-end fee (sales charge) up to maximum 3 % if investor carries out transaction directly or through employer or online or through a website.
All other requirements stipulated under Directive No. 4 of 2015 shall remain unchanged.
Accordingly, requirements of Direction No.34 of 2017 dated December 7, 2017 and Direction No. 7 of 2018 dated June 8, 2018 shall stand withdrawn with immediate effect.”
(Aamir Khan)
Commissioner (PRDD-SCD)
Distribution:
1. Chief Executive Officers of All Pension Fund Managers.
2. Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan.
3. Trustees of Pension Funds.
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