Sep 13, 2015 21:19 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Georgias Ba3 rating reflects high average growth rates, the governments relatively strong balance sheet, and high institutional strength, balanced by the small size of its economy and its dependence on external funding to...
Fitch: Strong Institutional Framework for German Subnationals
Sep 11, 2015 10:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings says in a new report that the institutional framework for German states (Laender) and municipalities is strong, supportive and ensures financial transparency. Fitch believes that the institutional...
Moody's: Iran deal would unlock Iranian banks' growth potential
Sep 09, 2015 06:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The lifting of nuclear-related trade and financial sanctions on Iran, should it materialize, would be credit positive for Iranian banks, says Moodys Investors Service in a report published today. According to Moodys,...
China local debt rise is significant, but manageable
Sep 09, 2015 02:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The 34% rise in Chinas local government (LG) debt from mid-2013 to end-2014 is significant, but major reforms to control higher leverage, to monitor finances better and facilitate more sustainable sources of revenue, will...
New Chinese bank-sponsored revolving securitization to lay base for more SME deals
Sep 09, 2015 02:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis
According to Moodys, the launch in July of Chinas first-ever bank-sponsored securitization transaction with a revolving structure in the interbank bond market has set a precedent that other banks may follow in their...
Moody's: European retail sales to grow in 2015-16 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty
Sep 08, 2015 23:40 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Stronger consumer confidence and continued GDP gains will underpin modest European retail sector growth of slightly below 1% in the euro area and around 1.5% in the UK over the next 12-18 months, despite continued...
Moody's: Japanese regional banks' ability to absorb losses through earnings is shrinking
Sep 08, 2015 08:03 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Japan K.K. says that the ability of Japanese regional banks to absorb potential credit and/or investment losses through recurring earnings has been shrinking. Net interest spreads continue to decline, due to...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects