Shahid Ali Habib @ShahidAliHabib1
MBA/BCS from IBA/FAST, CEO/Invt banker/broker @ArifHabibLtd - Pakistan's Best Broker/Invest. Banking/Research for 2021,2022,2023 by @CFA_Pakistan, Asiamoney etc arifhabibltd.com Pakistan Joined May 2018-
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UBL Currency Exchange is acquiring assets of Wallstreet Exchange (Pvt) Ltd, marking a landmark M&A transaction in the exchange industry. Wallstreet Exchange is one of the largest exchange companies in Pakistan with a countrywide footprint spread across 48 branches. Arif Habib…
Need a dynamic individual to lead this new department responsible for approving ALL corporate mergers/Restructuring under Companies Act, Corporate Rehabilitation Act, and Corporate Restructuring Companies Act. Mergers/restructurings to be approved by SECP in place of Courts.
Need a dynamic individual to lead this new department responsible for approving ALL corporate mergers/Restructuring under Companies Act, Corporate Rehabilitation Act, and Corporate Restructuring Companies Act. Mergers/restructurings to be approved by SECP in place of Courts.
#SBP raised PKR 6.8bn against a target of PKR 190 bn ▪︎ Today's auction saw low participation, likely due to the upcoming monetary policy announcement next week. Participants are remaining cautious, waiting to see what will happen with the monetary policy. ▪︎ Additionally,…
After repayment of 2024 bond today, Pakistan's total outstanding international bonds/Sukuks are USD 6.8bn (6.8% of public external debt) with the next maturity amounting to USD 500mn in Sept'25. Also, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb mentioned in his recent media interaction…
After repayment of 2024 bond today, Pakistan's total outstanding international bonds/Sukuks are USD 6.8bn (6.8% of public external debt) with the next maturity amounting to USD 500mn in Sept'25. Also, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb mentioned in his recent media interaction…
#Pakistan stock market rally continues…. Best market globally for FY24 (July ‘23- to date) and far ahead of other markets as per Bloomberg data
SBP exceeded its target, raising PKR 558bn against the intended PKR 225bn, indicating strong market demand. 3M cutoff yields: 21.6601%, no change 6M cutoff yields: 21.3999%, +101bps 12M cutoff yields: 20.8998%, no change SBP received bids of PKR 994 bn The change in the…
Secure Logistics Group #IPO SLG becomes the first IPO in the logistics sector on the main board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Issue size of PKR 600 mn was oversubscribed with strike price of PKR 12/share. Total equity raising was 1.19 bn with 585 mn of Pre IPO. A…
Secure Logistics Group #IPO SLG becomes the first IPO in the logistics sector on the main board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Issue size of PKR 600 mn was oversubscribed with strike price of PKR 12/share. Total equity raising was 1.19 bn with 585 mn of Pre IPO. A…
Alhamdulillah! Secure Logistics Group’s IPO is oversubscribed; this is the first book-building in the month of Ramadan since 2017. We would like to thank all investors for their unwavering support & trust! #SecureLogisticsGroup #IPO #BookBuilding #AHL #Pakistan
Arif Habib Limited successfully executed the maiden Short Term Sukuk of Air Link Communication Limited worth PKR 3 billion. AHL acted as an exclusive Lead Advisor and Arranger. We would like to thank all our investors particularly Al Meezan Investments, NBP Funds, Alfalah…
Pakistan Economy: Pakistan’s path to enhanced IMF support Full Report: arifhabib.com/r/Pakistanpath… @imf_pakistan @GovtofPakistan @Financegovpk #Pakistan #Economy #AHL
Today’s auction indicates high likelihood of policy rate cut in upcoming MPC meeting. Following the reduction in CPI figures to 23.1% in Feb from 28.3% in Jan '24, the government accepted bids for the 3M tenor at a rate 30 bps lower than previous auction's cutoff. Another…
Exciting news on the horizon! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming IPO of Secure Logistics Group with a floor price of Rs. 12. Stay tuned for your chance to be part of this extraordinary opportunity. #BigReveal #IPO #SecureLogisticsGroup #PSX #AHL #Pakistan
PSX's listed companies employment growth exceeds GDP growth rate Pakistan's economy grew steadily at 3.6% CAGR during the last 10-years, the companies listed on the PSX outpaced this growth by increasing their permanent employees at a rate of 4.2% annually. This shows that the…
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#Jobs Director, Merger & Restructuring Department @SECPakistan Apply online: secp.gov.pk/careers
Pakistan has successfully made repayment of USD 1bn International Bond on 12 Apr 2024. The payment was made to the agent bank for onward distribution to the bond holders. During CY24TD, Pakistan USD denominated bond rallied by 84%. @GovtofPakistan @Financegovpk #Pakistan…
Alhamdulillah! Secure Logistics Group’s IPO is oversubscribed; this is the first book-building in the month of Ramadan since 2017. We would like to thank all investors for their unwavering support & trust! #SecureLogisticsGroup #IPO #BookBuilding #AHL #Pakistan
Pakistan Economy: Pakistan’s path to enhanced IMF support Full Report: arifhabib.com/r/Pakistanpath… @imf_pakistan @GovtofPakistan @Financegovpk #Pakistan #Economy #AHL
Exciting news on the horizon! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming IPO of Secure Logistics Group with a floor price of Rs. 12. Stay tuned for your chance to be part of this extraordinary opportunity. #BigReveal #IPO #SecureLogisticsGroup #PSX #AHL #Pakistan
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Pakistan Elections 2024 Constituency and winners with close margins (10%) during 2018 general elections #Elections2024 #Elections2024pakistan #ElectionDay #Pakistan #AHL
Arif Habib Limited sponsored the IPO Summit 2024 hosted by Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and also attended by other market participants highlighting the importance of growth of Capital Markets in the Country through new enlistments of successful companies at the PSX. The event…
PSX IPO 2024 Summit. Raise IPO on PSX to allow for PSX, regulator, investors and issuers to nurture corporate governance of your company that enhances companies profitability and sustainability.
Alhamdulillah! Arif Habib Limited continues to demonstrate its leadership in the securities brokerage and investment banking industry. Winner for brokerage and investment banking in Asiamoney, CFA, Euromoney, FinanceAsia and International Finance in 2023 #LeadingBrokerageHouse…
Alhamdulillah! Arif Habib Limited continues to demonstrate its leadership in the securities brokerage and investment banking industry. Winner for brokerage and investment banking in Asiamoney, CFA, Euromoney, FinanceAsia and International Finance in 2023 #LeadingBrokerageHouse…
Alhamdulillah ! Arif Habib Limited continues to demonstrate its leadership in the securities brokerage and investment banking industry. Setting new standards, delivering exceptional performance and earning recognition for its strategic vision. epaper.brecorder.com/2023/12/11/1-p……
Pakistani Logistics Firm Plans IPO After Asia’s Best Rally - Stock index has rallied about 50% in the last six months, making it Asia’s best-performing market - Pakistan’s IPO market almost ground to a halt last year with only one company going public bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Navigating success through diversified export excellence We reiterate our buy stance on Service Global Footwear Limited (SGF) with a Dec’24 target price of PKR 76.4/share, offering an upside of 39% from current levels. We project the company to generate a 5-year forward…
We proudly announce “Arif Habib Limited” as our Official Partner for Pakistan’s Largest Youth Leadership Bootcamp. Thank you Arif Habib Limited for supporting these young students across Pakistan. #LeadershipCamp #Training #youthdevelopment
Discover the world of financial prosperity through Equity Investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange! Begin your investment journey with Arif Habib Limited. It's as simple as can be, with endless potential ahead. #InvestinPSX #EquityInvestment #AHL #Pakistan
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