November 2017

MARC finalises updated Financial Institutions Rating Criteria

Posted Date: November 30, 2017 MARC has finalised and released its updated methodology for rating financial institutions following market consultation. The updated Financial Institutions Rating Criteria explains MARC’s approach to assigning our ratings to financial institutions of all sizes and types, both domestic and non-domestic, and their various obligations. This methodology enhances the transparency of …

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Corporate Bond Issuance at a five-year high in October 2017

Posted Date: November 13, 2017 Ringgit-denominated corporate bond issuance surged by 32% year-on-year to RM97.1 billion in the first 10 months of 2017, marking the highest issuance year-to-date since 2012. The increase was led by a 34% jump in issuances in the unrated segment, of which corporate bonds made up 33%. Issuances in the rated …

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