ABL Asset Management Company Limited (ABL Funds) has added two international distinctions to its portfolio after being recognized at the Cambridge Islamic Funds Awards (CIFA) 2026 held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The awards place the Pakistani asset manager among notable performers in the global Islamic finance arena and highlight its expanding footprint in Shariah-compliant investment solutions.
At the ceremony, ABL Funds received the award for Best Emerging Islamic Money Market Fund in Pakistan 2026 for its ABL Islamic Money Market Plan-I. In addition, the company was named Best Emerging Islamic Liquidity Fund Manager in Pakistan 2026. The dual recognition underscores both product-specific excellence and institutional capability, reflecting the firm’s structured investment discipline and performance consistency within the Islamic finance segment.
The Cambridge Islamic Funds Awards are regarded as a benchmark event that recognizes institutions demonstrating excellence, innovation, and integrity across the global Islamic financial services industry. For ABL Funds, the acknowledgment signals international validation of its long-term strategy focused on compliant, performance-driven asset management. The awards also draw attention to the increasing depth of Pakistan’s Islamic investment ecosystem, which continues to gain relevance in regional and global markets.
Speaking on the achievement, Naveed Nasim, Chief Executive Officer of ABL Funds, described the recognition as a defining moment for the organization. He stated that the awards reflect the confidence investors place in the company and the disciplined manner in which their capital is managed. According to him, ABL Funds has consistently pursued Shariah-compliant investment solutions that integrate governance standards, structured risk oversight, and reliable returns. He added that the back-to-back recognition serves as an impetus to further enhance benchmarks for Islamic asset management in Pakistan.
Founded in 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Bank Limited, ABL Funds has developed into one of Pakistan’s prominent asset management companies. Over nearly two decades, it has expanded its product suite and strengthened its institutional framework to meet changing investor expectations. The launch of ABL Emaan Funds in 2010 marked a strategic move to consolidate its Shariah-compliant offerings under a dedicated platform. Through this initiative, the company provides a diversified range of Islamic mutual funds and pension products structured to cater to both individual and institutional investors seeking faith-aligned financial planning solutions.
The company’s credibility is further reinforced by its AM1 rating from PACRA, the highest asset manager rating in Pakistan. The rating was reaffirmed on October 24, 2025, indicating sustained confidence in its governance structure, compliance mechanisms, and risk management systems. Such ratings carry considerable weight in Pakistan’s capital markets, where regulatory alignment and operational resilience are key indicators of long-term stability.
As of January 31, 2026, ABL Funds manages twenty-four mutual funds and pension funds along with multiple administrative plans. Its total Assets Under Management, excluding Fund of Funds, stand at approximately PKR 333.26 billion. This scale reflects steady institutional growth and positions the firm as a major contributor to the country’s expanding asset management industry.
The twin honors at CIFA 2026 arrive at a time when Islamic finance continues to register steady expansion worldwide. With growing demand for transparent, governance-driven, and Shariah-compliant financial products, asset managers are under increasing scrutiny to deliver performance without compromising compliance. ABL Funds’ recognition in Jeddah highlights its ability to align international standards with domestic market dynamics, reinforcing Pakistan’s visibility within the broader Islamic financial ecosystem.
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