SBP Urges Banks and Fintechs to Accelerate Digital Credit Expansion
State Bank Deputy Governor Muhammad Ali Khan called for faster rollout of digital credit, emphasizing trust, regulation and financial inclusion at the Pakistan Fintech Forum.
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Open on ProPakistani## SBP’s Directive on Digital Credit
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a push to broaden digital credit services, stressing the need for a trusted, accountable digital financial ecosystem. Deputy Governor Muhammad Ali Khan made the remarks on Wednesday at the fourth Pakistan Fintech Forum in Karachi.
## Focus Areas
SBP highlighted three pillars: - Trust and Regulation: Strengthening oversight to protect consumers and ensure data security. - Access Expansion: Leveraging digital platforms to reach underserved borrowers. - Economic Impact: Converting digital financial services into tangible economic activity.
## Forum Highlights
The event, organized by the Pakistan Fintech Network under the theme “Building the Financial Future: Scale, Trust & Inclusion,” gathered regulators, bankers, fintech innovators and investors. Key discussion points included: - Digital banking and payments infrastructure. - Use of financial data and emerging technologies to widen credit access. - Need for clearer regulatory frameworks and resilient digital infrastructure.
## Industry Voices
Fintech Network Chairman Syed Nadeem Hussain noted that the sector has moved beyond mere adoption to scaling responsibly for inclusive growth. He called for stronger cooperation between banks and fintech firms to deliver credit at scale.
## Attendees
Senior officials from SBP, Pakistan Digital Authority, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, Raast Payments Pakistan, as well as executives from banking, fintech, payments, technology and investment firms participated. Speakers included SECP Commissioner Imtiaz Haider, Pakistan Digital Authority Chair Dr. Sohail Munir, PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib and Raast Payments CEO Ahson Saeed.
## Implications for the Market
The SBP’s encouragement is expected to drive increased digital loan volumes, prompting banks to invest in fintech partnerships and digital platforms. This could boost earnings for banks with strong digital footprints and create growth opportunities for technology‑focused firms supporting the infrastructure.