Shahbaz Ashraf

Business Consultant

Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Fields of Expertise

Business

Education

Institute of Business Management / CFA Institute

Past Organizations

FRIM Ventures (Pvt.) Limited, Lakson Investment (Pvt.) Limited, Arif Habib Limited, Askari Investments (Pvt.) Limited, Macquarie International, Taurus Securities, Board Member - CFA Society Pakistan

Markets

Shahbaz Ashraf

Fields of Expertise

Education

Past Organizations

Global central banks have hit pause on rate cuts. What does it mean for Pakistan?

Analysts warn Pakistan against premature cuts that could risk capital flight and currency pressure

KSE-100 hits record high: What’s driving the PSX rally?

By week's end, the benchmark index posted a 3.2% gain, closing at 138,597 points

KSE-100 closes at all-time high of 134,300 points

The banking sector led the charge, contributing 1,329 points (56%) to the index

PSX’s bull run: 5 smart stock picks for FY26

Equities remain Pakistan’s top-performing asset class, delivering average annual returns of 18–19% over the past 10–20 years

KSE-100 hits record 131,949, banking stocks lead the charge

The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

Shahbaz Ashraf

Fields of Expertise

Education

Past Organizations

Pakistan’s oil boom? PSX hits record high after Trump’s deal

The surge followed a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a strategic partnership with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves

Global central banks have hit pause on rate cuts. What does it mean for Pakistan?

Analysts warn Pakistan against premature cuts that could risk capital flight and currency pressure

KSE-100 hits record high: What’s driving the PSX rally?

By week's end, the benchmark index posted a 3.2% gain, closing at 138,597 points

KSE-100 closes at all-time high of 134,300 points

The banking sector led the charge, contributing 1,329 points (56%) to the index

PSX’s bull run: 5 smart stock picks for FY26

Equities remain Pakistan’s top-performing asset class, delivering average annual returns of 18–19% over the past 10–20 years

KSE-100 hits record 131,949, banking stocks lead the charge

The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange