ForteBank says Moody's Investors Service affirmed long-term rating of the bank; outlook "Stable"

14.04.22 19:59
/KASE, April 14, 2022/ – ForteBank (Nur-Sultan), whose securities are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), has provided KASE with the following press release: quote The international rating agency Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") affirmed the rating of ForteBank JSC at "Ва2" with a "stable" outlook. The affirmation of the rating reflects Moody's assessment of the stability of the operating environment and creditworthiness of ForteBank JSC against the background of increased risks, as well as the stability of the bank's capitalization, profitability and liquidity. The "stable" outlook for the long-term rating reflects Moody's view that, thanks to its capitalization, profitability and liquidity, the bank will be able to effectively manage the risks of a possible deterioration in asset quality amid rising inflation and difficult financial market conditions. ForteBank is one of the five largest banks in Kazakhstan and is one of the most stable, liquid and well-capitalized banks in the country. The bank has 20 offices and about 100 branches. The Bank has repeatedly received awards from leading international publishers. Thus, over the past 12 months, ForteBank has been recognized as the best bank in Kazakhstan according to Euromoney, Asiamoney and Global Finance. unquote The complete press release is available on: - https://kase.kz/files/emitters/ASBN/asbn_reliz_130422_kz.pdf – in Kazakh; - https://kase.kz/files/emitters/ASBN/asbn_relizs_130422_.pdf – in Russian. [2022-04-14]