IGCSE students’ official trip to Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Students were given a brief overview on the operations and functions of the Stock Exchange, its ecosystem, and its role in capital formation in the country, by PSX representatives.Students were also informed about the importance of financial planning & saving, effects of inflation on savings, stock investment, and advantages of investing in equity market for the long term.
The PSX representatives guided the students about how to select stock-brokers with the help of their list and contact details available on PSX website. Furthermore, they were apprised on how to navigate/ explore the PSX website to access its various functions/ information available therein.
Key Speakers for the session were:
1. Mr. Bilal Farooq Zardi, CEO, Pakistan Stock Brokers Association
2. Mr. Munir Khanani, CEO, Munir Khanani Securities
3. Mr. Noman Adam, CEO, Adam Securities
4. Mr. Malik Dilawayz, CEO, Darson Securities
5. Mr. Mobashir Sadiq, CEO, Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan
It was an interactive session whereby students engaged in Q&A session with PSX representatives at various points.