Finvolution Delegation Discusses Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Finvolution (China) and its local subsidiary, Finleap Financial Services (Pvt.) Ltd., called on Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, to discuss developments in Pakistan’s digital financial services sector.
Mr Sun Xiaodong, Head of International Business of Finvolution (China), Ms Bao Zhe, COO Pakistan Market – Finvolution, Mr Ren Houpeng, head of growth and marketing and Sheikh Omer Nasim, CEP Finleap Financials were part of delegation.
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The meeting focused on the evolving fintech landscape, regulatory advancements, and opportunities to promote financial inclusion through responsible and technology-driven innovation.
Chairman SECP, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, told Chinese investors that Pakistan offers strong opportunities in digital financial services and fintech. He assured full facilitation for foreign investors and said SECP is making the regulatory regime more business-friendly.
He added that mortgage, leasing, and digital finance are key priorities, and fintech is essential for expanding financial inclusion.
The delegation included senior representatives of Finvolution and Finleap Financial Services. Finleap, a SECP-licensed non-banking finance company (NBFC). It operates a digital lending platform “Daira” providing short-term and installment-based credit solutions, and has served a growing customer base across Pakistan.
Finvolution Group’s entry into Pakistan’s non-banking financial sector is expected to bring significant benefits for consumers by expanding access to formal credit, particularly for underserved and unbanked segments. Its technology-driven lending model enables faster, more convenient, and transparent loan processing, helping reduce reliance on informal and unregulated sources of borrowing. The introduction of data-driven credit assessment tools is also expected to improve risk evaluation, promote responsible lending practices, and enhance overall customer experience.
Finvolution Group, headquartered in Shanghai and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has a strong international presence in digital lending across multiple markets including China, Australia and Indonesia.
The delegation appreciated SECP’s efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks, while expressing its intent to contribute to Pakistan’s digital economy through technology-enabled financial solutions.