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How Saudi banks’ solid risk management counters liquidity pressures 

How Saudi banks’ solid risk management counters liquidity pressures 

  • Banks maintained profitability despite rising funding costs, fueled by intensified deposit competition and increased reliance on external borrowing
  • Alvarez & Marsal highlighted strong credit quality as a key factor supporting profitability in 2024
By Dayan Abou Tine  ·
Fitch affirms Qatar’s rating at AA, outlook stable

Fitch affirms Qatar’s rating at AA, outlook stable

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Saudi banks see profit surge in Q4 as rate cuts boost margins: Fitch Ratings

Saudi banks see profit surge in Q4 as rate cuts boost margins: Fitch Ratings

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
Fitch affirms Kuwait’s rating at AA-, outlook stable

Fitch affirms Kuwait’s rating at AA-, outlook stable

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Fitch affirms ⁧Bahrain credit rating at ‘B+’ with negative outlook

Fitch affirms ⁧Bahrain credit rating at ‘B+’ with negative outlook

By Miguel Hadchity ·
Saudi Arabia leads GCC in US dollar debt and sukuk issuance, driving regional growth: Fitch

Saudi Arabia leads GCC in US dollar debt and sukuk issuance, driving regional growth: Fitch

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
GCC banks to issue over $30bn in US dollar debt in 2025: Fitch Ratings 

GCC banks to issue over $30bn in US dollar debt in 2025: Fitch Ratings 

By Nadin Hassan  ·
ESG sukuk set to cross $50bn in 2025: Fitch Ratings

ESG sukuk set to cross $50bn in 2025: Fitch Ratings

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Aramco secures prime ratings for $10bn commercial paper program from Moody’s and Fitch

Aramco secures prime ratings for $10bn commercial paper program from Moody’s and Fitch

By Nirmal Narayanan  ·
Fitch revises Oman’s outlook to positive, downgrades Egypt’s economic outlook

Fitch revises Oman’s outlook to positive, downgrades Egypt’s economic outlook

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Saudi Arabia, UAE banks to post strong credit growth in 2025: Fitch Ratings

Saudi Arabia, UAE banks to post strong credit growth in 2025: Fitch Ratings

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Fitch affirms Saudi Aramco at ‘A+’ with stable outlook

Fitch affirms Saudi Aramco at ‘A+’ with stable outlook

By Reem Walid ·
Islamic banking in Kuwait and Oman stable amid favorable conditions: Fitch Ratings  

Islamic banking in Kuwait and Oman stable amid favorable conditions: Fitch Ratings  

By Nirmal Narayanan   ·

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