FITCH: BOND DEFAULTS A LONG-TERM POSITIVE FOR CHINA MARKET
Apr 10, 2015 01:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The default by Chinese computing firm Cloud Live Technology on a CNY400m bond reflects an increasing tolerance for defaults in Chinas onshore corporate debt market. Fitch Ratings believes that allowing for defaults is a...
Fitch: Oil Pressures in BDCs' Portfolios Seen as Manageable
Apr 09, 2015 12:54 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Depressed oil prices have led to lower valuations on energy-related investments within the portfolios of 10 Fitch-rated business development companies (BDCs), says Fitch Ratings. Oil, gas and other energy exposures, while...
Moody's: Risk of UK exit from EU stronger credit driver than uncertainty over election outcome
Apr 08, 2015 17:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The uncertainty over the outcome of the forthcoming general elections in the United Kingdom (UK, Aa1 stable) is not affecting the sovereigns credit profile, says Moodys Investors Service in a report published today. In...
Moody's: Outlook for US lodging and cruise industry positive as occupancy rises and fuel costs fall
Apr 08, 2015 15:34 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The outlook for the US lodging and cruise industry remains positive, Moodys Investors Service says in a new report. The year is off to a strong start, with occupancy rates at historical highs and oil prices falling, with...
Moody's: Change to Germany's Banking Act would be credit negative for tradable senior unsecured debt
Apr 08, 2015 15:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The inception of the EUs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) has established depositor preferences for banks subject to that regime; the Finance Ministry in Germany (Aaa stable) is proposing an amendment to...
Fitch Maintains Brazilian Construction Companies on Rating Watch Negative
Apr 07, 2015 18:41 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings has maintained the ratings for the following issuers on Rating Watch Negative: Camargo Correa S.A. (CCSA), Construtora Andrade Gutierrez S.A. (CAG), Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A. (CNO) and Construtora...
Moody's: Liquefied natural gas projects nixed amid lower oil prices
Apr 07, 2015 14:42 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers are curtailing their capital budgets, amid low oil prices and a coming glut of new LNG supply from Australia and the US, Moodys Investors Service says in a new report, "Lower Oil...
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