BenchMatrix Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of digital compliance and GRC solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Vital Information Services Pvt. Ltd. (VIS) — the majority shareholder of VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (formerly JCR-VIS), one of Pakistan’s most respected credit rating agencies.
This collaboration aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of technology-driven services to financial institutions across Pakistan, focusing on:
- Bank Loan Ratings (BLR) through VIS Credit Rating Company
- Project Finance Ratings
- Grading of Construction Projects
- ESG Ratings to promote sustainability and responsible finance
- VIS News, delivering timely market intelligence for enhanced decision-making
Recognized by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), VIS Credit Rating Company brings extensive international experience through partnerships in Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, and Japan — including initiatives in Islamic finance development with IIRA (Bahrain), joint ratings with CRISL (Bangladesh), technical collaboration with JCRA (Japan), and grading with CCXI (China) under CPEC and Belt & Road.
Through its flagship RiskNucleus® platform, BenchMatrix enables financial institutions to digitize risk and compliance operations with agility and insight. With a footprint across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, BenchMatrix continues to drive digital transformation in the financial services sector.
This partnership marks a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and innovation in strengthening Pakistan’s financial infrastructure.
