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Afnan Iqbal
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PACRA Maintains Stability Rating of NBP Financial Sector Income Fund
Rating Type | Stability Rating | |
Current (16-Oct-20 ) |
Previous (17-Apr-20 ) |
|
Action | Maintain | Maintain |
Long Term | A+(f) | A+(f) |
Short Term | - | - |
Outlook | Stable | Stable |
Rating Watch | - | - |
The rating reflects moderate strength of the fund's credit and interest rate risk profile. At end Jun'20, ~74% of fund's assets were invested in banks rated 'A+' and above. Remaining funds were allocated to T-Bills and Sukuks/TFCs. Considerable holding of cash and bank balances reinforce the liquidity profile. The unit holding pattern of the fund is moderately concentrated with top ten investors representing ~39% of the fund's assets, which exposes the fund to low level of redemption pressure.
Going forward, the plan intends to maintain its current asset allocation. Material changes in the fund's asset allocation strategy, impacting its credit quality and/or exposure to interest rate risk, would affect the rating.
About
the Entity
NBP Fund Management Limited (or the "Company"), established in 2005, is licensed by Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) to carry out asset management and investment advisory business. National Bank of Pakistan is the largest shareholder of the company with a stake of ~54%. In 2019, Baltoro Growth Fund has acquired the entire 36% stake of Alexandra Fund Management Private Limited in the Company. Baltoro Capital is a Pakistan focused private equity firm. Baltoro Capital has made investments in the pharmaceutical, renewable energy and financial services sectors in Pakistan. It is actively deploying its funds in businesses positioned to achieve extraordinary growth. The CEO of NBP Fund Management Limited, Dr. Amjad Waheed, CFA and family also holds a 10% stake in the company.
The Company’s nine-member board comprises the CEO, three representatives of National Bank of Pakistan, two representatives of Baltoro Growth Fund and three independent directors. With overall assets under management of PKR 126,853mln at end Jun'20, the Company is currently managing a diversified fund slate of twenty seven open-end funds and two voluntary pension schemes under twelve different categories.