Press Release

JCR-VIS Withdraws Rating of KASB Funds Limited

Karachi, November 1, 2016: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has withdrawn management quality rating of ‘AM3’ (AM-Three) assigned to KASB Funds Limited with immediate effect on account of company’s decision to surrender its asset management license. Moreover, Fund Stability Ratings of KASB Cash Fund (AA(f)), KASB Income Opportunity Fund (BB+(f)) and KASB Islamic Income Opportunity Fund (BBB-(f)) are also being withdrawn. Previous rating actions were announced on October 21, 2015.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact the undersigned (Ext: 241) or Mr. Javed Callea (Ext: 234) at 92-21-35311861 or fax to 92-21-35311873.

Mohammed Khalid Ali
Advisor

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