Press Release
VIS Reaffirms Fund Stability Rating of HBL Financial Sector Income Fund Plan-II
Karachi, December 29, 2025: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the Fund Stability Rating (FSR) of ‘AA- (f)’ (Double A Minus (f)) to HBL Financial Sector Income Fund Plan-II (‘HBL-FSIFP-II’ or ‘the Plan’). The medium to long-term rating of ‘AA- (f)’ indicates high degree of stability in Net Asset Value. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time because of changing economic conditions. Previous rating action was announced on March 03, 2025.
HBL-FSIFP-II was launched in February 19, 2024, with the objective to provide income enhancement and preservation of capital by investing in prime quality financial sector TFCs/Sukuks, bank deposits, and short-term money market instruments.
The assigned rating reflects the Plan’s sound asset quality and disciplined allocation, which remain aligned with the mandates of the offering document. The portfolio is largely concentrated in cash and cash-equivalent instruments, with the majority of placements held in government securities or AAA-rated banks, supporting a strong credit profile. Maintaining this credit quality will remain a key consideration for the rating. Market risk is assessed as low, given the portfolio’s focus on cash deposits and adherence to the weighted average maturity cap of four years under the IPS (excluding government securities). While client concentration is relatively high, the Plan’s liquidity profile remains strong, supported by a high share of liquid assets.
For further information on this ratings announcement, please contact on 021-35311861-64 or email at info@vis.com.pk.
Applicable Rating Criteria: Fund Stability Ratings
https://docs.vis.com.pk/Methodologies-2025/FSR-Methodology-Jan-2025.pdf
VIS Issue/Issuer Rating Scale
https://docs.vis.com.pk/docs/VISRatingScales.pdf