Fitch: Record EMEA Corp Issuance Boosted by US and HY Issuers
May 28, 2015 12:07 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
EMEA corporate bond issuance is on course to hit a record in 2015, Fitch Ratings says. Companies around the globe are locking-in low yields while US issuers are increasing their presence in the market as the difference...
Moody's: Despite wave of infrastructure capital, investment opportunities remain scarce
May 28, 2015 07:23 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Although there is substantial debt capacity available from banks and institutional investors to finance infrastructure developments in creditworthy, stable economies, there is a shortage of investment opportunities, notes...
Moody's: Thailand's ratings supported by strong government financial position
May 28, 2015 03:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that Thailands (Baa1 stable) ratings are supported by a very strong government financial position. The countrys well-diversified economy and high foreign reserves are additional credit...
Fitch Rates ANZ's bn Covered Bonds 'AAA'/Stable
May 28, 2015 02:19 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings has assigned Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limiteds (ANZ, AA-/Stable/F1+) Series 2015-1 bn mortgage covered bonds a rating of AAA. The Outlook is Stable. This brings ANZs total outstanding issuance...
May 28, 2015 01:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says the default rate of corporate auto loans in Japan has declined, owing to an improvement in the operating environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and stronger credit screening by...
Moody's: Korean banking system outlook stable, asset quality troubled by tail risk
May 28, 2015 01:15 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that its outlook for Koreas banking system is stable, as GDP growth remains stable and asset quality recovers slightly from 2014. Moodys outlook was last changed in 2010.Moodys analysis is...
Fitch: Refinancing Boosts Italian Mortgage Lending Activity
May 27, 2015 12:26 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Loan refinancing was the dominant factor behind the sharp increase in the annual prepayment rate to 3.2% in 1Q15 from 2.5% in 4Q14, Fitch Ratings says. The figures in Fitchs latest Italian Mortgage Market Index reflect the...
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