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).
SG incumbent banks unlikely to take hit from neobanks' deposit cap raise: Fitch
SG incumbent banks unlikely to take hit from neobanks' deposit cap raise: Fitch
Digital banks could face challenges beyond funding.
How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?
The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.
Revenue pressures to weigh on Chinese banks in 2023
Loan growth will remain tepid at 11%.
China reopening to lift Hong Kong banks’ earnings: Fitch
Fitch Ratings expect higher net interest income and NIM.
Revised capital rules a positive for Chinese banks’ operating environment
It is expected to have minimal impact on local banks’ capital position.
Economic growth to cushion rising risks faced by ASEAN banks
Tightening of interest rate cycles in 2023 will weaken asset quality, says Fitch.
APAC banks to have steady financial performance in 2023: Fitch
Sri Lanka will deteriorate; Singapore’s profits may rise to higher than pre-pandemic.
DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA
The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.
APAC banks won’t be severely hit once Basel III regime implemented: Fitch
Jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, are lagging behind with adoption.
China’s small, regional banks gain lifeline with planned NPL disposal initiative
But local asset management companies may face pressure to acquire bad debt at prices that make it challenging to earn a commercial return.
South Korean banks’ NIMs to support stable profitability in H2
The four biggest banks’ NIMs climbed to levels higher than pre-COVID.
Recovering business activity props up Thai banks’ revenues
Credit costs will remain elevated in the long-term, however.
Buy Now, Pay Later firms' credit losses on the rise
The largest BNPL providers have doubled their delinquency rates over the past few quarters.
Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify
Asset quality will not significantly deteriorate, but banks face risks if US rate hikes are larger than expected.
Rising interest rates to be Hong Kong banks’ saving grace
NIMs are expected to rise and outweigh asset quality deterioration in the near term.
Gov't support, high vax rates buoy Korean banks’ asset qualities: Fitch
But increased competition in lending may give rise to risks in the long-term.
Sukuk issuance slowdown may dawn earlier over Omicron variant: Fitch
Uncertainty over Omicron's impact may drive this slowdown.
Commentary
Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks