Fitch lifts 6 Saudi banks outlooks to stable from negative

The banks are Arab National Bank (ANB), Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), Alinma bank (Alinma), Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), Bank Aljazira (BAJ) and Gulf International Bank - 抖阴短视频 (GIB SA). (Shutterstock)
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  • These ratings follow a similar action on 抖阴短视频鈥檚 sovereign rating on 15 July 2021 that was attributed to better fiscal management and an increase in oil prices

RIYADH: Ratings agency Fitch has revised six Saudi banks鈥� credit outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed their international ratings at BBB+.

The banks are Arab National Bank (ANB), Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), Alinma bank (Alinma), Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), Bank Aljazira (BAJ) and Gulf International Bank - 抖阴短视频 (GIB SA).

These ratings follow a similar action on 抖阴短视频鈥檚 sovereign rating on 15 July 2021 that was attributed to better fiscal management and an increase in oil prices.

鈥淔itch鈥檚 assessment considers the authorities鈥� strong ability to support the banking system, given large, albeit reduced from their historical levels, external reserves,鈥� Fitch said in the statement.

鈥淚t also reflects a long record of support for Saudi banks, irrespective of their size, franchise, funding structure and level of government ownership.鈥�