{"id":517225,"date":"2025-11-28T18:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=517225"},"modified":"2025-11-28T18:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:18:41","slug":"secp-issues-public-warning-against-reauthorize-trading-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/secp-issues-public-warning-against-reauthorize-trading-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"SECP issues public warning against reauthorize trading platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued Public warning against unauthorized trading platforms \u201cEquitrix Investment Management LLC\u201d and \u201cahlexchange.com.\u201d<br \/>\n The SECP has identified two illegal online trading platforms, \u201cEquitrix Investment Management LLC\u201d and \u201cahlexchange.com,\u201d which are enticing the public by promising exaggerated returns on investments in listed companies\u2019 shares, said a release issued here on Friday.<br \/>\nThese entities are falsely associating themselves with Arif Habib Limited, a licensed brokerage house.<br \/>\nThis advisory is part of the SECP\u2019s ongoing effort to caution the public against illegal investment and trading platforms. These platforms are often promoted through social media and WhatsApp groups by individuals fraudulently using the names of licensed securities and commodities brokers.<br \/>\nThe public is hereby informed that \u201cEquitrix Investment Management LLC\u201d and \u201cahlexchange.com\u201d are neither licensed nor authorized by the SECP to operate any investment or trading platform. The SECP has reported these illegal platforms to the relevant law enforcement agencies.<br \/>\nThe general public is advised to engage only with SECP-licensed securities and futures brokers, and to contact them exclusively through the official communication channels listed on their respective websites.<br \/>\nA list of licensed brokers is available on the websites of the Pakistan Stock Exchange and the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange.<br \/>\nThe SECP urges investors to remain vigilant, avoid fraudulent platforms, and verify the legitimacy of any investment service before conducting financial transactions or sharing personal information.<br \/>\nThe SECP strongly warns the public not to deposit or invest any funds with \u201cEquitrix Investment Management LLC,\u201d \u201cahlexchange.com,\u201d or with any individuals or groups promoting similar illegal platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued 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