Fitch: Seeking Growth, Mexican Banks Acquiring Loans
Apr 13, 2015 17:47 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Two recently announced acquisitions of retail loan portfolios by Mexican banks are notable steps toward achieving some business expansion amid the sluggishness facing the Mexican banking sector, says Fitch Ratings. We...
Fitch: Brazilian Asset Managers Survey Uncovers Range of Front Office Practices
Apr 13, 2015 16:51 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
In a recent report, Fitch Ratings says that the results of its survey of Brazilian asset management front office investment processes indicate that one size does not fit all for local asset managers, much like the results...
Fitch: Robust and Credible Economic Framework Underpin Peru's Policy Flexibility
Apr 13, 2015 14:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Perus macroeconomic and fiscal policies have prudently managed a positive commodity and international financing cycle without accumulating large economic and external imbalances, according to a new Fitch Ratings special...
Fitch's Inside Credit: Improving Economy Brightens Outlook for EMEA Corp Cash Generation
Apr 10, 2015 15:54 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
In the latest edition of Inside Credit, Fitch Ratings says the outlook for EMEA corporate cash generation is brighter but still cautious. Despite the gradual economic recovery in Europe, macro risks remain weighted to the...
FITCH: BOND DEFAULTS A LONG-TERM POSITIVE FOR CHINA MARKET
Apr 10, 2015 01:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The default by Chinese computing firm Cloud Live Technology on a CNY400m bond reflects an increasing tolerance for defaults in Chinas onshore corporate debt market. Fitch Ratings believes that allowing for defaults is a...
Fitch: Oil Pressures in BDCs' Portfolios Seen as Manageable
Apr 09, 2015 12:54 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Depressed oil prices have led to lower valuations on energy-related investments within the portfolios of 10 Fitch-rated business development companies (BDCs), says Fitch Ratings. Oil, gas and other energy exposures, while...
Moody's: Risk of UK exit from EU stronger credit driver than uncertainty over election outcome
Apr 08, 2015 17:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The uncertainty over the outcome of the forthcoming general elections in the United Kingdom (UK, Aa1 stable) is not affecting the sovereigns credit profile, says Moodys Investors Service in a report published today. In...
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