香港及び日本の銀行格付を担当するフィッチのシニア・ダイレクターであるSabine Bauerが、日本のメガバンクの資本バッファー要件に関する主な動向と課題について説明する。

Fitch’s Kevin Holloran, demonstrates new FAST tool, which shows how a hospital issuer’s financial position can change through an economic cycle and what level of change can be considered consistent with the existing rating.

In the latest of Fitch’s video series on the global economy, Brian Coulton, Chief Economist at Fitch, and Andrew Fennell, Director of Asia Sovereigns, focus on China’s growth and its role within the global economy.

Sabine Bauer, senior director in charge of bank ratings of Hong Kong and Japan, discusses the major developments and challenges on capital buffer requirements of Japan’s mega banks.

“The big risk (in Egypt) is on the politics” states Toby Iles, Director in Fitch’s Sovereign team. As he looks forward to the country’s presidential elections next year.

Jan Friederich, Head of MENA Sovereigns, considers the question of reforms in Saudi Arabia, following the change in royal succession and discusses the sovereign rating impact of a Saudi Aramco IPO

Jan Friederich, Head of MENA Sovereigns, gives an overview of the current sovereign ratings in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Krisjanis Krustins, Associate Director in Fitch’s Sovereign Team, examines the prospects for debt stabilisation in Bahrain and Oman.

Angelina Valavina, Senior Director, Transportation & Utilities, discusses the deteriorating credit metrics for the middle eastern air travel market.

Jelena Babajeva, Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance, focuses on the pressures surrounding LNG carriers and gas transporters in Qatar during the current stand-off between the country and its neighbours.