ABAMCO

JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) was incorporated on February 22, 1995 and has been licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to act as an investment advisor under the repealed Investment Companies and Investment Advisors Rules, 1971, on February 27, 1995 and as an asset management company under the repealed Asset Management Companies Rules 1995. JS Investments is listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) vide KSE letter reference KSE/N-2225 dated April 19, 2007.

Investment Advisory and Asset Management Services - SECP has granted renewed license No.NBFC-II/22/ABAMCO/AMC&IA/05/2007, dated June 11, 2007 to JS Investments under Rule 5(2) of the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules, 2003 to undertake investment advisory and asset management services.

Investment Finance Services - SECP has granted license No. NBFC-22/IFS-10/2006, dated June 30, 2006 to JS Investments under Rule 5(2) of the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules, 2003 to undertake or carry out Investment Finance Services.

Pension Fund Manager - SECP has granted Registration No. SECP/PW/Reg-03/2007, dated January 8, 2007 to JS Investments under Rule 5(2) of the Voluntary Pension System Rules, 2005 to commence business as a Pension Fund Manager

JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) is one of the largest asset management companies in Pakistan. The Company manages PKR 42.9 billion in investments on behalf of hundreds of institutions and thousands of individuals. JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) is rated AM2+ by PACRA and is the first asset management company in Pakistan to be rated as such.

JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) is part of the Jahangir Siddiqui Group, one of Pakistan’s most diversified and prestigious financial institutions. The Jahangir Siddiqui Group maintains a strong presence in the nations investment banking, corporate finance, equity market operations, debt factoring and insurance sectors.

JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) asset management and investment advisory is what makes your money grow. Our knowledge of investment markets, coupled with the strengths and capabilities of the Jahangir Siddiqui Group (JS Group), provides our investors with the investment initiatives in both open and closed end Mutual Funds. There are many benefits of choosing JS Investments Limited (formerly JS ABAMCO Limited) Mutual Funds over others.

We are the first private sector asset management company in Pakistan.
We are managing the largest fund size.
We are the first asset management company with “AM2+” Asset Management Intrinsic rating by PACRA.
We are part of the Jahangir Siddiqui Group, which is one of the most prestigious and diversified financial institutions in Pakistan.
Our Founding partners include INVESCO PLC. (Fromerly known as AMVESCAP PLC. - One of the world's largest fund managers with global reach, managing assets in excess of USD 370 billion and International Finance Corporation (IFC) - The private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Our Founding Partners

Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.

Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. (“JSCL”) is one of the largest investment firms in Pakistan with shareholders’ equity of PKR 8,277.32 million, assets of PKR 15,601.18 million and profits after tax for the year ended June 30, 2007 of PKR 2,229 million.

JSCL has a long term credit rating of “AA+” and a short term credit rating of “A1+” by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency.
JSCL was the first securities firm to boast a Wall Street pedigree by virtue of its joint venture with Bear Stearns.
JSCL in collaboration with Bear Stearns, issued the Government of Pakistan’s first Sovereign Eurobond of USD 150 million in 1994.
JSCL issued Pakistan’s first 10 year corporate bond in 2004.
JSCL is the only non-banking company to be a Primary Dealer for government securities in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pvt) Limited (PACRA), has assigned both the long-term and short-term ratings of the Company at "AA+" (Double A plus) and "A1+" (A one plus) respectively. Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. is listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited.

INVESCO Plc.(Formerly AMVESCAP Plc.)

INVESCO Plc. (Formerly AMVESCAP Plc.) is one of the world's largest independent investment management organizations dedicated to helping people worldwide build their financial security, with more than USD 491.3 billion as on May 31 , 2007 in assets under management and a worldwide network of over 80 countries. INVESCO Plc is a FTSE 100 company,listed on the London Stock Exchange. INVESCO Plc. and its subsidiaries provide investment management and related services to a wide range of institutional, retail and high net worth clients, including regulated investment companies and other pooled investment schemes, INVESCO Plc strives to deliver outstanding performance and service across a comprehensive array of investment products for individuals and institutions around the world.

http://www.invesco.com

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) is a member of the World Bank Group, which is a multilateral development organization, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The IFC was established in 1956 and promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to bring economic development and to improve the quality of the lives of people in its developing member countries. IFC is the largest multilateral source of loan and equity financing for private sector projects in the developing world. Its equity capital is provided by its member countries, both developed and developing, which collectively determine its policies and activities including:

Financing private sector projects located in the developing world.
Helping private companies in the developing world mobilize financing in international financial markets
Providing advice and technical assistance to businesses and governments.

http://www.ifc.org