How to Open an Investor Account at CDC (Central Depository Company Pakistan)

Open an Account with Central Depository Company (CDC) Paksitan

This account is similar to opening a bank account except that in a bank, money is deposited and the banker facilitate depositor with services such as payment systems, including deposits and clearing of checks, debit and credit facilities, ATM facility, utilities, etc. The CDC is a electronic depository institutions for Stocks, bonds, etc. and provide services regarding the book-keeping and registration and transfer of securities. CDC Investor account give full protection and custodial service to the investor regarding their assets.

For more visit http://www.cdcpakistan.org/

Equity Trading Account

To buy and sell equities in pakistan an investor need to open a trading account with a member/stock brokerage firm of an stock exchange namely karachi stock exchange, Lahore stock exchange, Islamabad stock exchange. The buying and selling of stocks and bonds listed in Karachi stock exchange is prerogative of the members of Karachi stock exchange. After purchasing shares in the trading accounts, the investor can transfer their shares to the Investor Accounts at CDC.

For the list of members/brokers of Karachi stock exchange visit www.kse.com.pk