Moody's: Indonesian banking system resilient to tail risks
Oct 27, 2015 00:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that the Indonesian banking system is well-placed to weather ongoing tail risks . Recent volatility in emerging markets has led investors to examine the risks faced by Indonesian banks,...
Moody's: Strong market positions support credit profiles of Australian ports
Oct 26, 2015 22:41 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that the credit profiles of the ports servicing Australias state capital cities benefit from their provision of an essential service and high barriers to entry. These ports benefit from...
Oct 26, 2015 02:57 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The latest monetary policy action by China (Aa3 stable) is in line with our view that, as underlying growth slows, Chinas authorities are likely to respond with additional stimulus, Moodys Investors Service says. On...
Weakening growth compounds South African fiscal challenge
Oct 22, 2015 11:54 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The South African Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) highlights how challenging it will be to stabilise public finances in the face of weak growth, says Fitch Ratings. Wednesdays MTBPS included a marked...
Moody's: Russian power prices to remain under pressure in the next 12-18 months
Oct 22, 2015 09:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Russian power prices will grow at below inflation rates until 2017 on the back of persistent overcapacity, weaker electricity demand due to Russias economic slowdown and limited growth in gas tariffs, says Moodys Investors...
Moody's: Territorial Reform to Have No Immediate Credit Impact on French Regions
Oct 22, 2015 08:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Frances reorganisation of its 22 metropolitan regions into 13 enlarged territories will bring no immediate efficiency gains and is unlikely to affect the regions collective creditworthiness, Moodys Public Sector Europe...
Moody's: Egyptian insurance market displays untapped potential despite challenges
Oct 21, 2015 22:43 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The future prospects for Egypts insurance market are encouraging, as a result of the improving economic backdrop and very low insurance penetration, according to Moodys Investors Service. However the markets growth will...
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