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Fitch Ratings enters China's credit market
The People's Bank of China says Fitch Bohua will be able to conduct ratings in China's interbank bond market, marking a further step in opening the industry
U.S., eurozone output to crash in Q2 2020 – Fitch
Fitch Ratings says it does not see US and EU gross domestic product returning to pre-coronavirus levels until late 2021
Fitch downgrades UK debt to AA-, outlook negative
Fitch Ratings estimates the British economy could contract by 4% in 2020
Fitch maintains U.S. AAA rating despite coronavirus
'The US sovereign rating is supported by structural strengths that include the size of the economy, high per capita income, and a dynamic business environment,' says Fitch Ratings
Despite political risks, Fitch Ratings raises outlook for Philippines
Fitch Ratings says the Duterte administration's review of allegedly onerous contracts may create some uncertainty, but will not affect the overall business environment and foreign investments
Serbia's Divac inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
'To me basketball was always about love,' says Vlade Divac, the first player born and trained outside the United States to play more than 1,000 games in the NBA
Fitch downgrades Hong Kong citing protests and China fears
In a statement on Friday, September 6, Fitch announces it is downgrading the city as an issuer of long-term foreign currency debt from an AA+ rating to AA with a negative outlook
Fitch cuts Philippine economic growth forecasts for 2019, 2020
Fitch Ratings says the delayed passage of the 2019 budget, aggressive interest rate hikes, and the US-China trade war will weigh on the Philippines' economic growth
Hanjin recovery 'uncertain' – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings says the rehabilitation plan for Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines may take time to execute
Gov't bias toward China seen in 3rd telco race
But Fitch Solutions concedes that China Telecom has the technical expertise to compete with Smart and Globe
Fitch upgrades Philippines' credit rating
(UPDATED) The upgrade from BBB- to BBB is due to strong economic growth and the tax reform initiative
Fitch upgrades PLDT outlook amid improved finances
The telco s long term local currency issuer default rating LC IDR outlook is raised to stable from negative – a sign of improving financial performance
Fitch affirms PH investment grade rating at BBB-
The rating comes with a positive outlook that indicates an upward trend for credit ratings over a one to two year period
Fitch keeps 'stable' outlook for PH banks in 2017
Only the Philippines and Vietnam – where economic prospects are brighter – have stable sector outlooks the debt watcher says
Ties with China to fill infra spending gap, pose risk to PPP
Increased Chinese involvement may have the dual effect of reducing the number of PPP projects in the pipeline and fulfilling plans for a Golden Age of Infrastructure in the Philippines says a research firm
P1B fine unlikely to weaken RCBC's financial profile - Fitch
The P1 billion penalty is the largest ever imposed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and is equivalent to about 20 of RCBC s 2015 net income
No rules, just results: Meet the millennials of Montgomery Fitch
The millennial owned and operated creative agency has learned many lessons on its way to success
PH keeps investment grade ratings – for now
For now Standard and Poor’s Moody’s and Fitch all keep the country’s credit rating at investment grade as the country prepares for a Duterte presidency
Poll results' impact on ratings not immediate – Fitch
The agency does not expect the outcome of the Philippines election to have any immediate impact on the rating or outlook says Sagarika Chandra
Gov't unsatisfied with Fitch's PH credit rating
The Philippines is still underrated as it outperforms its neighbors in Southeast Asia in terms of economic growth drivers Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
Philippines gets credit rating upgrade from NICE
With this latest credit rating action from NICE Fitch Ratings remains the only agency that assigns the minimum investment grade to the Philippines
Telstra-San Miguel possible deal has limited impact on telco industry
Ratings agency Fitch says the joint venture will experience large cash burn given the significant capital outlay and price competition to build a subscriber base
PH less vulnerable to external shocks – Fitch
The picture for emerging markets is not uniformly gloomy says Fitch
Fitch raises PH outlook to positive
The Philippines is still underrated as it continues to outperform its single A rated neighbors in Southeast Asia Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
Transparency, ratings agency warn on Malaysia graft 'crisis'
Malaysia is facing a major corruption crisis graft watchdog Transparency International says as it calls for independent investigations
Turkey PM forms election government including pro-Kurdish party
The newly appointed cabinet will not have to undergo a vote of confidence in parliament as required in the constitution The president s approval is considered enough for interim governments
Aquino: PH will be 'first-world' within generation if reforms continue
This is just the beginning you haven’t seen anything yet President Aquino says as he details in his last State of the Nation Address the economic gains under his watch
PH banks can meet higher capital buffers – Fitch Ratings
Overall Philippine bank capitalization is relatively robust as several lenders have already boosted their capital requirements
PH gets credit rating upgrade from Japan
The latest upgrade from Japan Credit Rating Agency is the 22nd positive rating action for the country from international credit rating agencies like S P Moody’s and Fitch
'Invest in PH now' - Gov't, business make pitch to US investors
The conference is part of a high level 3 city trade mission aimed at encouraging US investment in the country
Globe Telecom forms company for 'new, strategic' businesses
The creation of a holding company aims to provide more focus on developing and growing new businesses Globe says
Can the U23 Azkals bounce back in SEA Games football?
With two losses in as many games the Philippine U23 football team must find a way to regroup for its last two matches against Myanmar and Indonesia
Azkals drop second straight match in loss to Cambodia
Paolo Salenga s goal is the only bright spot for the u 23 Azkals as they succumb to Cambodia s superior passing in their second SEA Games outing
LIVE BLOG: Azkals vs Cambodia - SEA Games 2015
Live blog of the Azkals vs Cambodia SEA Games football match
Azkals fall to Singapore in SEA Games opener
A Singapore goal before halftime was the deciding score in the u 23 football showdown
Security tight for PH-Singapore SEA Games football match
Police closed down some of the roads surrounding the 6 800 capacity facility prior to the Philippines vs Singapore football match
Why this Philippine SEA Games football team is special
A scheduling conflict affords this side headed to Singapore a once in a generation chance for Philippine bred players to show their stuff internationally
Philippine U-23 SEA Games football roster named
Twenty men coming from different colleges and soccer clubs will don the Philippine colors in the Under 23 football tournament of the 28th Southeast Asian Games
PLDT opens 2015 with flat net profit, organizational shakeup
UPDATED The Philippines second most valuable listed company says it is on track in meeting its P35 billion core net profit guidance for 2015 with its first quarter performance slightly ahead of expectations
Fitch affirms BPI’s investment grade
BPI along with BDO and Metrobank are seen to maintain relatively high core capitalization in the medium term
The kids are alright: Meet the U22 'Olympic' Azkals
The Philippine U22 team embarks for Bangkok with eyes on qualifying for the 2016 AFC U23 championship and the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics
Fitch affirms Philippines' 'BBB-' rating
The country s BBB rating is one notch below the rating assigned to the Philippines by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard Poor’s
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Actress Malin Akerman posted the ad as a throwback post on her Instagram account
PH deserves a Fitch upgrade – DTI chief
Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo says the Philippines deserves a Fitch rating upgrade 3 notches higher to investment grade citing stable growth and investor confidence in the country
PH gets another boost from Moody’s
The credit rating agency ups its investment grade rank for the country to a notch citing stable outlook but warns that the government s growth target for 2014 might be too hard to achieve
Higher capex, lower profit for PLDT, Globe in 2015 – Fitch
The telecommunication rivals are seen to invest heavily in their fiber networks expansion and cope with fast growing demand for data services says Fitch Ratings
Turkey warns credit agencies over 'political' assessments
Political risks should not weigh on Turkey s credit rating Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan argues
Palace cites ‘renewed optimism’ on PH business prospects
Malacañang says the investment grade status obtained by the Philippines from South Korean NICE Ratings is the Philippines 18th positive rating action under the Aquino administration
Malaysian CIMB mega bank merger comes with 'risks' – Fitch
The proposed merger of CIMB RHB and Malaysia Building Society MBSB is ambitious and will bring inherent challenges and risks for the new banking group amid a complex integration process
Fitch affirms US rating at 'AAA', hikes outlook
Fitch raises its outlook for the world s largest economy to stable in part because of the way the US federal debt limit was suspended in February
