Karachi
\nThe Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded KTrade Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, extending the reach of instant digital fund transfers to an even wider base of retail investors. The signing ceremony took place at CDC House, where Mr. Badiuddin Akber, Chief Executive Officer of CDC, and Mr. Mahmood Ali Shah Bukhari, Chief Executive Officer of KTrade Securities Limited, formally signed the agreement.
\nRAAST, Pakistan\u2019s instant payment system launched by the State Bank of Pakistan, has been a game-changer for financial inclusion. Its integration into the capital market through CDC\u2019s Aggregator has eliminated the delays and inefficiencies traditionally associated with investor fund transfers.
\nNow, every investor sub-account is assigned a unique RAAST Investment ID (in IBAN format), allowing seamless and secure settlement of funds directly from an investor\u2019s bank to their brokerage account\u2014typically completed within minutes.
\nWith the onboarding of KTrade Securities, thousands of new and existing investors will benefit from this facility. For many retail participants, who form a core part of KTrade\u2019s investor base, the ability to move money instantly into the market enhances both accessibility and confidence. By removing friction from the funding process, investors can respond faster to opportunities and engage more actively with the capital market.
\nThis development also signals the broader impact of RAAST on Pakistan\u2019s financial ecosystem. Beyond simple fund transfers, it is reshaping how investors interact with the market\u2014enabling digital participation, reducing reliance on cash and manual transfers, and building trust through transparency and speed.
\nCDC continues to complement the RAAST framework with other digital initiatives such as Asaan Connect\u2014a one-window investor onboarding platform\u2014and Emlaak Financials\u2014Pakistan\u2019s first mutual fund aggregation portal. Together, these solutions strengthen CDC\u2019s role as the backbone of Pakistan\u2019s capital market infrastructure while advancing the country\u2019s journey toward a more inclusive, efficient, and technology-driven financial system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Karachi The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded KTrade Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, extending the reach of instant digital fund transfers to an even wider base of retail investors. The signing ceremony took place at CDC House, where Mr. Badiuddin Akber, Chief Executive Officer of CDC, and Mr. Mahmood Ali […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-503296","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n