Fitch: Reform Implementation Key after Mexico Midterm Elections
Jun 09, 2015 18:04 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The outcome of Mexicos midterm elections should not lead to deviations in Mexicos macro-economic and policy outlook and could limit political risks to fiscal consolidation, Fitch Ratings says. Important structural reforms...
Fitch: Chinese Asset Managers Face More Competition Amid Sustained Growth
Jun 09, 2015 01:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Chinas asset management industry has been expanding rapidly since mid-2013, and continued growth will increase competition in the sector, says Fitch Ratings in a new report.The total amount of mutual funds and mandates...
Fitch: Brazilian DisCos Rules for Concessions Renewal are Positive, but Challenging
Jun 08, 2015 15:23 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The presidential decree authorizing the Ministry of Mines and Energy to renew the power distribution concessions is positive for the Brazilian power sector, but will pose some challenges for certain Distribution Companies...
Fitch: Turkey Election Heightens Political, Policy Uncertainty
Jun 08, 2015 15:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The inconclusive result of Turkeys parliamentary election increases near-term political uncertainty and may aggravate tensions regarding economic policy, Fitch Ratings says. This could increase risk to the sovereign credit...
Fitch: Negative Headwinds Building for Mexican Corporates
Jun 08, 2015 14:14 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings has published a special report titled Mexican Corporates Rating Outlook Update. The report explores the change in bias of the Rating Outlook to Negative from Positive for Mexican Companies, gives and overview...
Fitch: Mexican Banks' Slower Growth Aiding Capital Improvements
Jun 08, 2015 14:04 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Slower loan growth amid Mexicos sluggish economic conditions is contributing to the modest improvements in the capital positions of the countrys big banks, says Fitch Ratings.The average capital ratios of Mexicos seven...
Moody's: UK to enjoy solid economic growth, but high debt burden unlikely to drop before 2017
Jun 08, 2015 07:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The United Kingdoms (Aa1 stable) economic growth will likely remain solid in 2015-16, but its high debt burden remains a key weakness, says Moodys Investors Service in a report published today. Moodys annual UK Credit...
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