Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a credit ratings provider. The company also provides commentary, market analysis, and research for global capital markets.
It is considered on of the Big Three credit ratings agencies, alongside Moody's and Standard & Poor's (S&P).
India’s banks poised for growth despite margin and cost pressures
India’s banks poised for growth despite margin and cost pressures
Impaired loans ratio and credit costs for most banks have bottomed, Fitch said.
SoKor, Taiwan, Thailand's banks face deteriorating outlook on trade exposures
These three have hig export exposure and sales to the US.
APAC emerging market banks to enjoy double digit credit growth: report
China and Thailand will feel the most pressure, especially Chinese banks’ margins.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam banks to boost 2025 financials
Sri Lanka’s political crises are receding; Vietnam will be lifted by higher loan growth
Fitch forecasts growth in Philippine Islamic finance sector
The government plans to incorporate sukuk in its 2025 financing mix.
China's G-SIBs on track to meet minimum TLAC: Fitch
The five banks have issued about $110.12b in capital instruments yearly since 2019.
Chinese small bank M&As to ramp up: Fitch
The lack of large banks in the mergers is to avoid contagion risks.
Basel III to improve Japanese major financial groups’ profits
However, risk-weighted assets for the four FIs are expected to rise.
Steady margins and higher trade gains buoy Vietnamese banks’ profits in H2
Asset quality risks are expected to remain contained, Fitch Ratings said.
Thai banks grapple with slowing exports and weak consumer sentiment
Fitch has revised its loan growth estimates to 3% from 5% previously.
Taiwan banks show stable asset quality
Fitch sees a favourable outlook for Taiwanese banks in the next 2 years.
Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds
Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.
Indonesian banks tout sound profitability and capitalisation
Only a fraction of restructured loans will become bad loans, Fitch said.
Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ OE score
Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.
Revised rules bolster car loans but with influx of lower quality borrowers
The asset quality of auto finance companies will be tested.
Japan to break free from negative rate policy after wage hike: analyst
The negative rate environment is likely to end in April 2024.
Malaysia’s Islamic banks continues to fly high in 2024: Fitch
Malaysia’s Islamic banking market is the third largest globally.
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