Asia
Fitch Affirms Bank of Kaohsiung at BBB+ With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings affirmed Bank of Kaohsiung's (TPE:2836) long-term issuer default rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, along with its national long-term rating at AA-(twn), according to a Tuesday statement.The regional lender's ratings were backed by Fitch's expectation of a high probability of support from Kaohsiung City Government, which owns a 41.23% stake.The standalone viability rating reflects the bank's sound asset quality, steady risk profile and improved core capitalization, with profitability expected to keep rising through 2027.
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