06/01/2022

Fitch Affirms SAIB at 'BBB+'; Outlook Positive

SAIB's VR reflects the bank's modest franchise, weaker asset-quality metrics than those of peers, high balance-sheet concentrations and an adequate funding profile, albeit less stable than that of peers.

05/17/2022

Gulf Steam: economies in the region gather pace

Emerging markets are having a tough 2022. Soaring food and energy prices, higher US interest rates, and slowing global growth and trade have come hot on the heels of Covid-19.