Marco Polo Securities Partners with Arif Habib to Market Pakistani Offerings

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco Polo Securities Inc., the New York-based broker dealer and securities distribution platform, today announced that Arif Habib Limited, the leading Pakistani investment and securities firm, has joined its global marketing and distribution platform.

Established in 2000, Marco Polo's platform of leading securities firms in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America provides institutional investors and sponsors with expert access to local exchange listed securities as well as locally originated private placement and M&A investment opportunities.

Shahid Ali Habib, the Chief Executive Officer of Arif Habib said: "This relationship is designed to leverage the strengths of our two firms and will allow a wider range of investors to access Arif Habib's leading research, corporate access and execution products for the Pakistani capital markets. It is an exciting enhancement of our capabilities to market an exceptional portfolio of investment and securities capabilities. We look forward to welcoming even more global investors to the Pakistani capital markets."

"We are delighted to add the superior capabilities of Arif Habib to our expanding global network of leading investment banks and securities firms. Arif Habib provides unrivalled capabilities in a market that a wider range of global investors should explore for diversification, growth and yield. We look forward to a successful partnership with the Arif Habib Group of Companies," said Peter Jardine, the Chief Executive Officer of Marco Polo Securities.

Arif Habib's brokerage operations are among the most renowned and trusted in Pakistan, assisting scores of Institutional, Corporate, High Net Worth, and retail clients.

About Arif Habib Limited

Arif Habib Limited is a premier brokerage and financial services firm engaged in equity trading, investment banking, money market and forex, commodities trading and securities research. They have been market leaders in brokerage and investment banking services for over 40 years. Arif Habib Limited is listed on the Pakistan Stock exchange.

Further information on Arif Habib is available at www.arifhabibltd.com.

CONTACT:

Arif Habib Limited
Muhammad Taha Siddiqui
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
+92 2132 46 8275
taha.siddiqui@arifhabibltd.com

About Marco Polo Securities Inc.

Marco Polo Securities Inc. is a US-registered broker dealer offering global execution, regulatory and distribution capabilities. Marco Polo was the pioneering platform in building cross border electronic trading infrastructure to enable global institutional flows and the firm's regulatory and distribution partnership with local firms offers global coverage. Marco Polo provides a unique distribution and regulatory network for capital raising in the global markets. Marco Polo is a member of FINRA, NFA and SIPC.

Further information on Marco Polo is available at www.mpsecurities.com.

CONTACT:

Marco Polo Securities Inc.
Daniel Ibarra
President
+1 212 220 2670
dibarra@mpsecurities.com

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