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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Fitch Ratings improves Kapital Banks score

Azerbaijani Kapital Bank said Wednesday its bank rating has been upgraded by Fitch Ratings, the international ratings agency. 

The bank said its sustainability or viability rating was increased to a solid B from B-. The bank said this rating signifies the improvements it has made in capitalization efforts.

Bank officials said the updated score as a sign that they are moving in the right direction in developmental strategies and updated business plans. The strength of the bank's assets and capital buffers were major positive factors in the rating consideration.

The bank also received a B+ rating in long-term foreign currency outlook, a B rating in short-term foreign currency outlook, a B+ rating in long-term support and a support rating of 4.

Fitch said the bank has the largest area of support in the country. This support allows the bank to implement social projects that are deemed to be publicly important, Fitch said.