Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a credit ratings provider. The company also provides commentary, market analysis, and research for global capital markets.
It is considered on of the Big Three credit ratings agencies, alongside Moody's and Standard & Poor's (S&P).
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Stock duties and profit tax boost the region’s budget.
'Neutral but strategic': Experts weigh impact of Hong Kong’s insurance capital shift
The 15 Feb update on infrastructure treatment expected to avoid rating shifts.
Hong Kong insurers stay stronger under new reporting standard, HKRBC
Insurers applying for transitional measures are likely to recalibrate their operations.
HK commercial real-estate issuers under pressure amidst high interest rates, vacancies
Still, valuation and funding risks remain relatively low for rated entities.
Expert warns of weaker average interest coverage ratios for commercial REITS
Fitch Ratings cited higher interest and vacancies as factors for the decline.
How Hong Kong can utilise fiscal reserve to support economic growth
The region's fiscal reserve as of the end of 2023 was roughly 23% of GDP.
Is Hong Kong ready to reclaim its 'air hub' role?
Fitch Ratings said the city's lifting of travel restrictions paved the way.
China reopening to lift Hong Kong banks’ earnings: Fitch
Fitch Ratings expect higher net interest income and NIM.
Rising interest rates to be Hong Kong banks’ saving grace
NIMs are expected to rise and outweigh asset quality deterioration in the near term.
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Commentary
How commercial spaces must adapt to changing consumer expectations
AI, data centres, and the coming energy supercycle in Hong Kong
Reinsurance beyond borders: How Hong Kong can strengthen Asia’s risk-sharing architecture
Hong Kong hospitality insights: Robust investment, tourism expansion, and operational recovery
Hong Kong’s insurance boom is facing a financing test