Press Release

JCR-VIS Assigns Broker Management Rating to Topline Securities Limited

Karachi, November 7, 2017: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (JCR-VIS) has assigned initial Broker Management Rating of ‘BMR2’ to Topline Securities Limited. Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’.

The rating signifies sound regulatory compliance levels, external controls, HR & IT services and risk management along with the adequate internal controls framework, client relationship and financial management.

Assigned rating represents satisfactory compliance level and adequate control environment substantiated by defined policy framework. Internal control environment is also considered effective; however there remains a room for improvement related to disclosure of conflict of interest policy to its clients. Major portion of profitability is derived from equity brokerage income; diversification in income streams may be considered.


For further information on this rating announcement, please contact the undersigned (Ext: 207) at (021)35311861-71 or fax to (021)35311872-3.


Jamal Abbas Zaidi
Advisor

Applicable Rating Criteria: Broker Management Ratings 2017
http://jcrvis.com.pk/docs/BMR201701.pdf

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