Press Release

VIS Reaffirms Broker Management Rating of Integrated Equities Limited

Karachi, January 9, 2020: VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (VIS) has reaffirmed the Broker Management Rating of Integrated Equities Limited (IEL) at ‘BMR3++’. Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’. The previous rating action was announced on December 7, 2018.

The rating signifies strong compliance and risk management, sound internal control framework, client relationship and HR & IT services while regulatory compliance levels, external controls and financial management are adequate.

Assigned rating to IEL factors in the improvement in compliance and risk management function. However, the same may be segregated from risk management for clarity and control purposes. On regulatory front, inclusion of independent director on board and constitution of board level risk management committee would strengthen board level governance. Rating takes note of adequate external controls and finance performance. Profitability in 2019 has remained at around prior year while overall financial assessment draws support from low leveraged capital structure. Going forward, enhanced focus on diversifying income streams may address the business volatility risk.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact Mr. Talha Iqbal (Ext: 213) or the undersigned (Ext: 201) at (021) 35311861-66 or email at info@vis.com.pk

Javed Callea
Advisor

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

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