Press Release
PACRA assigns Initial Broker Fiduciary Rating to Abbasi and Company (Pvt.) Limited
Date: 25-Jun-21
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Rating Details | Rating Type | BFR | |
Dissemination Date | Current (25-Jun-21 ) | ||
Action | Initial | ||
Rating | BFR 2 | ||
Outlook | Stable | ||
Rating Watch | - |
Rating Rationale | Factor | Comment |
Ownership | ACPL is family owned business where shareholding is primarily vested with Mr. Muhammad Ismail Abbasi (69.7%). | |
Governance | BoD comprises professionals having experience in the financial services; however, room for improvement exists for independent insight. | |
Management and Client Services | ACPL has well developed organizational structure with qualified and experienced management team. ACPL has fully integrated database modules and clients are provided with a complete range of services. | |
Internal Controls and Regulatory Compilance | Internal audit is outsourced which strengthens the control environment. Policies exist to manage liquidity, market and other operational risks. | |
Business Sustainability | ACPL's average market share during FY20 stood at ~2%. Brokerage income increased by ~16% in FY20, but lack of diversification in top line revenue constraints the rating. | |
Financial Sustainability | Due to zero leverage, capitalization indicators are considered sound. The Company is running proprietary book hence, exposed to market risk. |
Key Rating Drivers |
About the Entity | |
Legal Structure | Private Limited |
Year of Establishment | 13-Feb-99 |
Type of License | Trading and Self-clearing |
Majority Ownership | Mr. Syed Muhammad Ismail Abbasi | ~69.7% |
Regulatory Disclosures | Analyst | Applicable Criteria | Related Research |
Afnan Iqbal afnan.iqbal@pacra.com +92-42-35869504 www.pacra.com |
Methodology | Broker Fiduciary Rating | Jan-21 |
Sector Study | Brokerage & Securities | Jan-21 |
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