ICM initiates financial literacy for journalists
Staff Report
Institute of Capital Markets (ICM) has been established to promote certification program to enhance the technical and ethical standards of capital market professionals across Pakistan.
It has been formed as a 'not for profit company' by SECP along with key market players (KSE, LSE, ISE, PMEX, CDC, NCCPL, MUFAP, CFA Society, and ICMAP). ICM has been mandated to certify different segments of the capital market and develop skilled professionals who have full knowledge of legal and regulatory framework, technical and ethical standards and investor rights, provide platform for research and development and provide consultancy services on matters pertaining to capital markets.
Being a not-for-profit organization representing more than 1,100 members around the country, ICM is committed to be a supporter for ethical behaviour in capital markets and a respected source of knowledge in the local financial community.
Pursuant to the objective of promoting high ethical standards, enhanced competency of the industry professionals and protection of consumers, the Institute of Capital Markets (ICM) launched and conducting total six certification examination for; Stock Brokers, Mutual Fund Distributors, Financial Derivative Traders, Financial Advisors and other market participants.
The ICM invites participants in the ICM Financial Literacy Initiative workshop is tailored for finance and business journalists, who want to broaden their focus, enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of economic and business issues of relevance to the local markets. This effort is meant to increase the knowledge of these participants in order to analyse the financial press releases, understand and implement market ethics and foster financial literacy among investors and market participants.
Speakers have extensive experience in the industry and acquired the relevant knowledge. Participants will have opportunity interacting with the expert speakers. These programmes will be based on several seminars and workshops. The launching ceremony was been held on 28th March 2014 at Karachi.