Moody’s updates City Bank’s outlook to stable
Moody’s Investors Service has published their latest Credit Opinion on City Bank, recognising its average profitability and modest asset quality and capitalisation, which are balanced by its stable liquidity and improving deposit franchise in this critical time, said a press release.
City Bank has been affirmed issuer rating of B2 with a stable outlook, which reflects its moderate probability of support from the government of Bangladesh (B1 stable) and the bank’s expected stability of credit fundamentals as gradual improvements in funding conditions balance rising asset risks, the press release further read.
Superior strength on consumer banking; credit card segments and access to development funds from development financiers are recognised as credit strengths of the bank. However, modest asset quality because of risks in rescheduled and restructured loans and moderate capitalisation strength have taken a toll on some of the key parameters of the rating.