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Dear Esteemed Investors,
Please be advised that as a result of implementing instructions by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) dated November 5, 2008 to all Asset Management Companies (AMC) in Pakistan, the NAVs of income funds managed by various AMCs in Pakistan have been valued downwards as of November 5, 2008. While the Mutual Fund Association of Pakistan does not agree with the SECP’s methodology and has challenged the directive, AIM’s management has perforce decided to implement this temporary measure by the SECP. According to the SECP, this markdown of TFC prices resulting in reduction of NAV is temporary and will be reset based on the prevailing market conditions after January 12, 2009.
In light of these forced reductions, the NAV of our Askari Income Fund will record a decline in the NAV as of November 5, 2008. However, after the forced decline in the NAV, the fund will start earning a higher yield from November 5, 2008 onwards. Therefore, investors will be offered an opportunity to earn higher profit rates on their existing and new investments. The existing investors are therefore advised to remain patient and stay invested to recoup partial declines by waiting for the potential price reset on or after January 12, 2009. All investors with excess liquidity are advised to take advantage of this opportunity and earn much higher tax free profits following this forced NAV decline.
The Mutual Funds association of Pakistan, of which AIM is a member, has launched a strong protest to the regulator for this arbitrary decision. Regretfully, AIM had no choice but to implement it.
As always, we continue to do our best to increase our clients’ return and minimize risk. In line with this and the temporary nature of this forced reduction, we advise our existing and new clients to take advantage of the higher profits by remaining invested and making new investments in our five-star rated Askari Income Fund.
Our friendly customers service team will gladly take your calls at our toll free number 0800 24611.
Regards,
Askari Investment Management Ltd.
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