Keywords: Fitch Ratings


Fitch removes Qatar from negative watchlist while maintaining AA rating

Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from its negative watchlist while maintaining the country’s sovereign credit rating at AA, citing a reduction in risks to its liquefied natural gas infrastructure since March. The rating agency nevertheless kept Qatar’s outlook at negative, reflecting continued......

Fitch reaffirms BMCE Capital Gestion’s excellence in investment management

BMCE Capital Gestion has maintained its position among Morocco’s leading asset management companies after Fitch Ratings reaffirmed its national Investment Management Quality Rating (IMQR) at “Excellent (mar)” with a stable outlook. The decision reflects the company’s strong operational......

Fitch upgrades Türkiye outlook to positive, affirms BB- rating

Fitch Ratings revised Türkiye’s outlook to positive on Friday while maintaining its long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at BB-. The move reflects a faster-than-expected improvement in the country’s external buffers, signaling enhanced financial stability. The international......

Fitch Ratings highlights Morocco's rise as a key financial hub

Morocco is emerging as a pivotal hub for evaluating investment funds and asset managers, according to a new Fitch Ratings report on Investment Management Quality Ratings (IMQRs). These ratings serve as a benchmark for assessing the operational quality and investment capabilities of asset managers globally. The......

Morocco’s fiscal outlook steady as protests wane, says Fitch

Morocco’s 2026 draft budget reflects a commitment to fiscal discipline, despite the nationwide protests that took place in September, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency affirmed Morocco’s “BB+” credit rating with a Stable Outlook in September, highlighting that the government’s......

Moroccan banks poised for growth amid strengthened financial foundations

Morocco’s largest banks are entering a promising phase as they prepare to capitalize on enhanced financial stability, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings. The agency highlights that improved profitability, robust capital levels, and sound liquidity position the nation's top lenders......

Strong growth predicted for Moroccan banks amid investments and reforms

Moroccan banks are poised for robust growth in the coming years, driven by favorable economic conditions, significant investments, and ongoing reforms, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings. The financial sector is expected to maintain strong profitability through 2025 and 2026, as large infrastructure......

Israel's Financial Outlook Dims as Fitch Lowers Credit Rating Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

In a significant development reflecting the economic ramifications of the prolonged Gaza conflict, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Israel's credit rating from A+ to A. This decision comes as the devastating war approaches its first anniversary with no clear resolution in sight. The credit ratings agency's......

Morocco's Fiscal Outlook: Fitch Ratings Predicts Deficit Reduction by 2026

Projected Spending Cuts and Fiscal Strategies Signal Optimism Amid Challenges Morocco is on a path to reduce its fiscal deficit over the next few years, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings. The credit rating agency forecasts that the North African nation’s fiscal deficit will decrease......