Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings is a credit ratings provider. The company also provides commentary, market analysis, and research for global capital markets.

It is considered on of the Big Three credit ratings agencies, alongside Moody's and Standard & Poor's (S&P).

Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 

The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.

APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024

Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.

Will reinsurers see price increases in 2025?

Nearly a third of respondents predicted price hikes of more than 5%.

Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting

The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.

Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025

Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.

Taiwan banks show stable asset quality

Fitch sees a favourable outlook for Taiwanese banks in the next 2 years.

Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ profits

Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.

Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings

Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.

Select life insurers show strong profitability – Fitch Ratings

Operating profitability of insurers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand pose with sound mortality gains and favourable investment returns.

Indonesian banks’ risks rise as new wave of infections dampen economic recovery

The rising number of COVID cases will delay the return to normal repayment schedules.