Press Release
PACRA Assigns Initial Broker Fiduciary Rating to AHM Securities (Pvt.) Limited
Date: 14-Jun-22
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Rating Details | Rating Type | BFR | |
Dissemination Date | Current (14-Jun-22 ) | ||
Action | Initial | ||
Rating | BFR 3 | ||
Outlook | Stable | ||
Rating Watch | - |
Rating Rationale | Factor | Comment |
Ownership | The Company is owned by the members of same family. Majority stakes are owned by Mr. Adam Haji Muhammad. | |
Governance | The board is comprised of three members all representing the shareholder family members. Room for improvement exist in the board structure. | |
Management and Client Services | The Company has a lean organisational structure. The management possess the relevant experience and educational profile. | |
Internal Controls and Regulatory Compilance | Presence of internal auditor is noted. Compliance function could be improved further. Independent risk management department is encouraged. | |
Business Sustainability | Brokerage revenue has improved over the period; however, reliance on a single income stream exposes results in increased risk exposure. | |
Financial Sustainability | The Company has an adequate capitalization level with the Net Capital Balance standing at ~PKR 115mln at end-Dec'21. |
Key Rating Drivers |
About the Entity | |
Legal Structure | Private Limited |
Year of Establishment | 06-Jan-05 |
Type of License | Trading and Self-clearing |
Majority Ownership | Mr. Adam Haji Muhammad (~99%) |
Regulatory Disclosures | Analyst | Applicable Criteria | Related Research |
Ayesha Qasim ayesha.qasim@pacra.com +92-42-35869504 www.pacra.com |
Methodology | Broker Fiduciary Rating | Jan-22 |
Sector Study | Brokerage & Securities | Jan-22 |
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