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Date
22-Dec-17

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Ayesha Qasim
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PACRA Maintains Asset Manager Rating of Habib Asset Management Limited

Rating Type Asset Manager
Current
(22-Dec-17 )
Previous
(15-May-17 )
Action Maintain Maintain
AM Rating AM3+ AM3+
Outlook Stable Stable
Rating Watch - -

The rating reflects that the company meets good investment management standards and benchmarks. The rating captures the company's qualified management team and adequately structured Investment process. The rating incorporates HAML's association with a strong commercial bank - Bank AL-Habib Limited. However, the desired benefits out of this association towards enhancing the AUM base and strengthening the HAML's brand value remains limited. The company plans to expands in competitive landscape of the industry through new funds, allowing to build its stagnant system share. The performance of the funds was average compared to the peers hence highlighting the need to strengthen the decision making process. The company's funds currently have significantly high concentration levels. The company has hired senior resource to streamline its operations function to provide synergies emanating from smooth functioning of relevant departments


The rating is dependent upon company’s ability to nurture requisite human resource, while continuously improving systems and processes. Developing an effective marketing strategy to bring expansion in its AUMs would remain critical.

About the Entity
HAML, incorporated in September 2005, is licensed to carry out asset management services under the Non-Banking Finance Companies Regulations. Habib family and associates - a distinguished name in Pakistan - own around 90% of shareholding in the company, wherein Bank AL Habib Limited (BAHL) being the single largest shareholder holds 30%. The bank has an asset base of PKR 863bln at end-Sep17. HAML is currently managing five open-end funds with an AUM of PKR 3.2bln end Sep-17.

HAML's BoD consists of seven members, including the CEO. Mr. Abbas D. Habib, a senior distinguished entrepreneur, chairs the BoD of the AMC. Mr. Imran Azim, the CEO of HAML, is an MBA and has profound experience in Pakistan's mutual fund industry.

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