The mobilisation of approximately USD100 trillion in institutional investor assets, explosive growth in private markets and unprecedented financing demand from digital and energy infrastructure are reshaping global credit markets. Learn more: https://ow.ly/un2l50Z3aLG To access the full Innovation in Credit: Q&A, Fitch Ratings’ new Markets Research report identifying the forces reshaping global credit markets, click here: https://ow.ly/n0tR50Z3aLF #PrivateMarkets #CreditMarkets #DigitalInfrastructure #FitchRatings
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Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information, providing critical insights that inform better decision-making in financial markets. With operations in more than 30 countries, Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, an authority in credit and macro intelligence providing fixed-income products and services to the global financial community; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent source of training and professional development. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst, a leader in diversified media, information and services. To learn more visit www.hearst.com/fitch-group.
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Keep up to date with Fitch Ratings’ recent commentary and research on the Iran conflict and its potential cross-sector and market implications. Over the last week, Fitch published reports on U.S. leveraged finance markets, which remained broadly resilient in April 2026 despite continued uncertainty stemming from the Iran conflict; on European sovereigns, which face persistent vulnerabilities from the war’s spillover effects; along with other commentary. Learn More: https://ow.ly/wqox50YSrwN #FitchRatings #CorporateFinance #LeveragedFinance #US #Egypt #Sovereigns #Europe
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fitch’s ninth annual U.S. RMBS Servicer Roundtable in New York on May 21. The event brought together Fitch’s senior RMBS team and leading mortgage servicing experts for an interactive discussion on key issues shaping the market. Topics included Fitch Ratings and dv01 collaborations, challenges in the current servicing market, regulatory challenges, specialty loan challenges, and the role of technology and artificial intelligence. The agenda featured remarks and insights from Maria Paula Moreno, Kevin Kendra, Michael Laidlaw, Peter Stavropoulos, Lisa Richardson, Eric Orenstein, CFA, Ari Zweig, Christine Yan from Fitch and Brian Kellogg from dv01 To learn more, access our latest research here: https://ow.ly/nFU650Z2WFr or contact the team with any questions at na_brm_rmbs_team@fitchratings.com. #RMBS #MortgageServicing #StructuredFinance #FitchRatings
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Fitch Ratings recently revised its average Brent price assumptions for 2026 and 2027, as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to last longer than previously projected. In this episode of Fitch in Five. listen as Angelina Valavina, Head of EMEA Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure and Andrei Sandu, Head of EMEA Investment Development team, analyse the latest supply and demand dynamics for these commodities, and the factors to watch going forward. Listen below and find other episodes in the series here: https://lnkd.in/dyvnBtYC #FitchRatings #FitchInFive #OilAndGas #EMEA
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We were pleased to join industry peers and partners at the StreetWise Partners Annual Partnership Breakfast on May 14 in New York. Since 2019, Fitch has hired nine StreetWise graduates, while more than 400 colleagues have contributed as volunteer mentors through immersive learning experiences. This ongoing partnership reflects our focus on expanding access to opportunity and supporting career progression. Fitch was honored to receive the Partnership Award, recognizing our leadership and commitment to mentorship. "We are inspired by StreetWise Partners' mission and proud of what our partnership has made possible, giving Fitch volunteers the opportunity to provide mentorship and welcoming talented StreetWise graduates into our organization. We are grateful for this honor and for the opportunity to support such important work." - Monica Aggarwal, CFA “Through the support of my mentor and the StreetWise Partners team, I was able to secure a role at Fitch Ratings. I am surrounded by colleagues who continue to invest in my growth and believe in my potential." - Brenda Portillo Flores
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Fund tokenization is emerging as an incremental evolution in asset management, integrating traditional fund products with distributed ledger technology. Fitch Ratings’ new report, “Global Funds & Asset Managers: Fund Tokenization – A Primer,” outlines how tokenization impacts record-keeping, settlement and liquidity management, while also introducing new operational, legal and regulatory considerations. Key report highlights: ▪️Tokenization is primarily a distribution and record-keeping technology. ▪️Fitch believes blockchain technology generally does not alter a fund’s credit risk profile. ▪️Tokenized structures require expanded operational assessment ▪️Risks include blockchain and cybersecurity risks, and evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. Learn more: https://ow.ly/bMFK50Z2jYR #FitchRatings #Tokenization #Blockchain
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What’s driving mortgage underwriting trends in U.S. RMBS? In this episode of Structured Finance in Focus, Kevin Kendra, Managing Director and Head of North American RMBS, joins Susan Hosterman, Senior Director, and Peter Stavropoulos, Director, to discuss mortgage underwriting trends and Fitch’s new U.S. RMBS profile reports. Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/pOe950Z2pmg #FitchRatings #SFinFocus #RMBS
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We’re proud to share that Fitch Ratings received two honors at the GlobalCapital U.S. Securitization Awards on May 14 at The Metropolitan Club in New York. This year, we were named: - RMBS Rating Agency of the Year - CMBS Rating Agency of the Year We’re grateful for this recognition and proud of our teams for their continued dedication to delivering insightful analysis across the structured finance market. To access our latest research, visit: https://ow.ly/iuwn50Z2ntm #FitchRatings #StructuredFinance #Securitization #RMBS #CMBS
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Fitch Ratings has published its revised Bank Rating Criteria following an exposure draft and comment period. View the full criteria and access a concise, visual summary of how Fitch assigns ratings to banks here: https://ow.ly/Jwry50Z1Q9v Following the criteria publication, Fitch has also published a list of bank rating actions taken here: https://ow.ly/kFkb50Z1Q9w #FitchRatings #Banks #Banking #RatingCriteria
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Fitch has raised its near-term oil and European gas price assumptions as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to last longer than previously assumed. What could that mean for energy markets in 2026 and 2027? Our latest commentary examines the impact of disrupted Qatari LNG flows, tighter European gas conditions through 2026 and Brent’s expected path from near-term strength to lower levels as supply normalises. Read now: https://ow.ly/AMsj50YZPzV #FitchRatings #CorporateFinance #Energy #NaturalGas #Oil #Gas