Fitch: Slovenian Bank Sale Hints at Sector Stabilisation
Jul 06, 2015 11:54 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The agreement to sell Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor (NKBM), reached last week, provides a small indication that stability is gradually returning to Slovenias troubled banking sector, says Fitch Ratings. But the low sale...
Fitch Affirms New Zealand at 'AA' with Positive Outlook
Jul 06, 2015 09:23 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings has affirmed New Zealands Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at AA and AA+ respectively. The issue ratings on New Zealands senior unsecured foreign and local currency bonds are...
Moody's: Japan's focus on fiscal restraint supports the sovereign's credit profile
Jul 06, 2015 05:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that Japans (A1 stable) updated fiscal and growth strategies, passed by the cabinet on 30 June, focus on spending restraint and supply-side measures, and support the sovereigns credit profile....
Moody's: Japan's focus on fiscal restraint supports the sovereign's credit profile
Jul 06, 2015 05:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that Japans (A1 stable) updated fiscal and growth strategies, passed by the cabinet on 30 June, focus on spending restraint and supply-side measures, and support the sovereigns credit profile....
Moody's: Recovery in Dubai crude price provides some relief to upstream producers in Q2
Jul 06, 2015 04:54 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says the recovery in the price of Dubai crude will provide some support to upstream oil companies, which have seen their margins contracting significantly over the past year. "While oil prices...
Fitch: Challenges for India State Banks despite Improving Macro
Jul 06, 2015 03:05 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The performance of Indias state bank sector remained challenged in FY15 (to end-March 2015), with continued pressure on asset quality and weak capital, according to Fitch Ratings Indian Banks Report Card FY15 published on...
Fitch: Public Debt to Remain High Under Japan Fiscal Plan
Jul 06, 2015 02:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis
A multi-year fiscal plan approved by the Japanese cabinet on 30 June does not increase the likelihood of the countrys high public debt ratios beginning to decline in a sustainable and substantive manner any time soon, says...
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