With over 16 years of experience global investment management & technology, spanning Emerging and Frontier markets, Muhammad Shamoon Tariq stands as a respected figure in the investment realm. Spent most of his career at Tundra Fonder, a Sweden based investment company, as a Partner and investment manager for Asia & Africa. Since 2015, he has been ranked as top 3 global investment managers by Citywire UK and his managed funds had a five-start rating at Morningstar (US).
At the forefront of Tundra’s portfolio management, Shamoon actively oversaw the company’s Frontier and Emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, encompassing approximately 15 countries. His stewardship includes pivotal markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Argentina.
Notably, he played an instrumental role in the launch of the world’s pioneering Sustainable fund for Frontier markets in 2015, the Tundra Sustainable Frontier Fund. Embracing a mission to invest in companies aligned with sustainable practices and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the fund operates actively across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Shamoon’s multidimensional engagement transcends the financial realm. He serves as Vice President of the Swedish Business Council in Pakistan, fostering collaboration between Swedish enterprises and local markets. Shamoon holds a CFA charter (US) and studied Data Science & Business Analytics at London School of Economics. He is aLatin Americalso a FDP Charter holder (US), which focuses on Machine Learning and AI for finance. With an eye on the future of finance, he’s delving into Data Sciences with IBM, aiming to leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for enhanced economic predictions.
In 2022, recognizing the burgeoning potential for digital wealth management in Pakistan, Shamoon initiated dialogues with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. This pivotal engagement culminated in the introduction of Pakistan’s first Digital Asset Management Company, marking a groundbreaking shift in the nation’s financial landscape.
The birth of Mahaana Wealth in 2022 stands as a testament to Shamoon’s commitment to innovation. Founded in collaboration with Tundra partners and IGI holdings, Mahaana Wealth aims to revolutionize Pakistan’s financial sector by introducing digital wealth management.