Jazzcash, the largest mobile wallet in Pakistan signed an MOU with KASB Securities tooffer retail investors access to the stock market and other investment products. KASB’sKTrade is the most popular investment app in Pakistan. Pakistan’s capital markets arestill very shallow. Only 200,000 individual investors. Jazz and KASB will leverage onfintech and target a 50x growth… Continue reading JazzCash and KASB to drive retail investor growth
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Raast- Pakistan’s First Instant Payment System is here
Raast comes from the Urdu word “Raasta” which means “Direction or Way”, and so is the program launched this Monday, is anticipated to serve its purpose for the “Digital Pakistan Vision” of PM. It is the first major practical step taken to implement the “National Payments Strategy 2019” which State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) planned… Continue reading Raast- Pakistan’s First Instant Payment System is here
November 2020 Balance of Payment monthly update
Pakistan records 5th consecutive monthly current account surplus in FY21 Dear Friends, Based on the data released by the SBP, Pakistan’s external account recorded its 5th consecutive monthly surplus, registering at USD 447mn during Nov20 against a deficit of USD 326mn in Nov19. Despite an 18% Y/Y increase in the trade deficit to USD 1,850mn… Continue reading November 2020 Balance of Payment monthly update
Four themes and where to invest in 2021
Dear Friends, As the nightmare of 2020 comes to an end, 2021 will be a restart. Not just to a new year but also a good time to reassess our portfolios. Here is my view on what I think will be the 4 key themes which will impact your investments in 2021. I have also… Continue reading Four themes and where to invest in 2021
10 Lessons from Warren Buffet
Dear Friends, This month we are celebrating the 68 years of KASB’s contribution to capital markets. Our mission is to help drive financial inclusion and help our clients make better financial decisions. For this, we are starting a series of reports on investment lessons from some of the most successful investors in the world. The… Continue reading 10 Lessons from Warren Buffet
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EFERT – Analyst Briefing Highlights
EFERT’s earnings dipped by 38% YoY to PKR 4,457mn during 1HCY20 primarily due to lower sales, which fell by ~5% YoY to 847kT (a market share of 32%). EFERT’s off-take during the period was primarily suppressed due to the pricing discrepancy between its product and the industry. Onwards, the company expects the situation to normalize,… Continue reading EFERT – Analyst Briefing Highlights
