Fitch: Thai, Malaysia Household Debt Risks Compounded By Weaker Outlook
Jun 17, 2015 01:23 am UTC| Research & Analysis
High household leverage in Thailand and Malaysia remains a source of risk for both economies says Fitch Ratings in its Asia-Pacific Banks Chart of the Month reports on Thailand and Malaysia. The asset quality outlook is...
Fitch: More US Health Insurer M&A Likely If Mega Deal Struck
Jun 16, 2015 21:08 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
A combination of any of the five largest US health insurers could accelerate further merger and acquisition activity in the managed care sector, says Fitch Ratings. Just one mega MA deal could lead to similar responses by...
Moody's: Korean banks' high liquidity coverage ratios well ahead of stricter LCR requirements
Jun 16, 2015 08:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that the high liquidity coverage ratios (LCRs) reported by Korean banks with their March quarterly results are credit positive, and should limit the impact of LCR requirements on bank...
Moody's: Stronger Japan economy will raise tax revenues; help fiscal consolidation
Jun 16, 2015 08:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service considers recent data releases from Japan to be credit positive because a stronger economy would increase tax revenues and facilitate steps toward fiscal consolidation, including a planned hike in...
Fitch: China Rail Investment Poised to Hit Record High in 2015
Jun 16, 2015 08:05 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fixed asset investment (FAI) in Chinas railways in 2015 is likely to exceed the CNY809bn last year and hit a new high, as the country pushes on with expanding the rail network, Fitch Ratings says. Chinas railway FAI rose...
Fitch: Asia's Banking Systems Less Exposed to Currency Risks
Jun 16, 2015 03:30 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings expects Asias emerging market (EM) banking systems to be better positioned, although not immune, to currency risks as currency volatility increases due to rising US interest rates and slowing regional...
Moody's: Global mortgage constant prepayment rates will remain steady
Jun 15, 2015 15:37 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Constant prepayment rates (CPRs) will remain steady in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) globally for several region-specific reasons, supporting ongoing stable collateral performance in RMBS throughout the...
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