- Fitch: California OPEB Decision Could Be Credit Negative Business Wire - 6 hours ago
A superior court decision last month in California is the most recent indication that local and state governments may not have as much ability to control other post-employment benefit liabilities and consequently have less overall budget flexibility than is traditionally assumed, Fitch Ratings says.
- Fitch Assigns 'AA-' Bank Bond Rtg to UnityPoint Health's (Iowa Health System) 2013B-1&B-2 VRDBs Business Wire - 6 hours ago
Fitch Ratings has assigned 'AA-' bank bond ratings to UnityPoint Health's outstanding variable rate demand bonds listed below. The VRDBs are being remarketed with a letter
- Fitch Releases Report on Sacramento County, CA Business Wire - 6 hours ago
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Sacramento County, CA.
- Fitch: Inter-Dealer Brokers Face Regulatory Challenges with Some Longer-Term Opportunities Business Wire - 7 hours ago
Inter-dealer brokers face significant regulatory challenges with the potential for disruption in established revenue streams, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. Howeve
- Fitch Releases Report on Laredo, TX Business Wire - 8 hours ago
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Laredo, TX.
- Fitch Affirms Tenet Healthcare Corp.'s IDR at 'B'; Stable Outlook Business Wire - 8 hours ago
Fitch Ratings has affirmed and removed the ratings of Tenet Healthcare Corporation from Rating Watch Negative following the acquisition of Vanguard Health Systems .
- Fitch Affirms Royal Oaks (AZ) Rev Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable Business Wire - 8 hours ago
Fitch Ratings affirms the underlying 'A' rating on the approximately $15 million Arizona Health Facilities Authority variable-rate demand health facilities revenue bonds series 2002 issued on behalf of Royal Oaks.
- Fitch Releases Report on Wicomico County, MD Business Wire - 9 hours ago
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Wicomico County, MD.
- Fitch Publishes Servicer Report on Protective Life Insurance Co. Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 4:33 PM EDT
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Protective Life Insurance Co.
- Fitch Withdraws Credit Enhanced Rating on Indiana Finance Authority (IN) Series 2005A-1 and 2008A-1 Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 3:57 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings withdraws the 'F1' ratings on the following bonds:
- Fitch Assigns Final 'AAA' Rating to RBC's Series CB13 Registered Mortgage Covered Bonds Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 3:47 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned a final 'AAA' rating with Stable Outlook to Royal Bank of Canada's series CB13 USD2 billion five-year soft bullet mort
- Fitch Releases Report on Orange County Sanitation District, CA Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 3:22 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Orange County Sanitation District, CA.
- Fitch Releases Report on Riverside County, CA Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 2:02 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Riverside County, CA.
- Fitch Releases Report on Harris County, TX Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 1:28 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Harris County, TX.
- Fitch: Aircraft Leasing Fundamentals Steady Amid Improving Cycle Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 11:28 AM EDT
The largest global aircraft lessors are expected to report consistent operating results as industry fundamentals improve, according to Fitch Ratings. Stronger global air travel dem
- Fitch: Substitution Postponed for CPCFA (GreenWaste of Palo Alto Proj) Ser 2008B Business Wire - Tue, Oct 1, 2013 11:25 AM EDT
On Sept. 25, 2013, Fitch Ratings announced its intention to confirm the 'A/F1' ratings assigned to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority variable rate demand solid waste disposal revenue bonds , series 2008B, following the expected substitution of the letter of credit supporting the bonds.
- Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns Subordinate Ratings to Ten Sequoia Mortgage Trust Transactions Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 6:32 PM EDT
Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigns ratings to forty subordinate classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from ten Sequoia Mortgage Trust jumbo prime RMBS transactions .
- Fitch Views Pacific Rubiales' Acquisition of Petrominerales as Neutral Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 6:11 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings expects Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.'s intended acquisition of Petrominerales Ltd to be credit neutral. The transaction is believed to marginally
- Fitch Releases Report on City Colleges of Chicago, Community College District No. 508 Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 6:10 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on City Colleges of Chicago, Community College District No. 508.
- Fitch: No Rating Impact for PPL Montana, LLC's Debt Retirement Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 5:08 PM EDT
PPL Montana , LLC is expected to retire in the fourth quarter of 2013 its $338 million pass-through trust certificates due 2020 with cash on hand from a subsidiary of its parent PPL Corp., according to Fitch Ratings.
- Fitch Downgrades Detroit, MI ULTGOs and LTGOs to 'D' Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 4:46 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has downgraded to 'D' from 'C' the following Detroit, Michigan ratings:
- Fitch Releases Report on West Contra Costa Unified School District, CA Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 3:58 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on West Contra Costa Unified School District, CA.
- Fitch Releases Report on Norfolk, VA Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 1:24 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Norfolk, VA.
- Fitch Releases Report on University of Colorado, CO Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 12:55 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on University of Colorado, CO.
- Fitch Updates Recovery Analyses for U.S. Technology Sector Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 12:46 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published updated recovery analyses for U.S. technology companies, including:
- Fitch Releases Report on Dayton City School District, OH Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 11:44 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Dayton City School District, OH.
- Fitch Rates J.P. Morgan Securities LLC CP Programs 'F1' Business Wire - Mon, Sep 30, 2013 11:05 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'F1' rating to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC's 3 and 4 commercial paper programs.
- Fitch Updates Recovery Analyses for U.S. Retailers Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 4:25 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published updated recovery analyses for U.S. Retailers, including:
- Fitch Releases Report on Del Mar College District, TX Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 3:43 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Del Mar College District, TX.
- Fitch: PPL's Sale of Montana Hydro Assets a Credit Positive Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 3:22 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings considers PPL Corp.'s planned sale of its Montana Hydro assets to be modestly credit positive for both PPL and its merchant generation subsidiary PPL Energy Supply, LLC .
- Fitch Withdraws Rating on Roseville Finance Authority, CA's Ser 2013 Electric System Rev Rfdg Bonds Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 1:49 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the 'A+' rating on Roseville Finance Authority, CA's series 2013 electric system revenue refunding bonds as the bonds were not sold.
- Fitch Rates Andina's Notes 'A-' Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 1:35 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'A-' to the USD575 million notes issued by Embotelladora Andina S.A. due in 2023. Proceeds from the issuance will primarily be used
- Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Municipal Bonds and TOBs Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 1:20 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has taken various conforming rating actions on enhanced municipal bonds and tender option bonds corresponding to actions taken on their associated enhancement
- Fitch: Escalating Industry Consolidation Pressures Credit Profiles in For-Profit Hospital Sector Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Hospitals' Credit Diagnosis: Escalating Industry Consolidation Pressures Credit Profileshttp://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.c
- Fitch Posts Slides on Market Webcast for Leveraged Closed-End Fund Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 11:54 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings presented a webcast titled 'Leverage in Closed-End Funds Through Recent Market Developments' hosted by Capital Link Webinars on Sept. 10, 2013. Presentation materials
- Fitch Updates Recovery Analyses for U.S. Media & Entertainment Sector Business Wire - Fri, Sep 27, 2013 10:28 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published updated recovery analyses for the following U.S. media and entertainment companies:
- Fitch Updates Information on Indianapolis Local Pub Improv Bnd Bank's Stormwater Proj Bonds 'AA+' Business Wire - Thu, Sep 26, 2013 5:52 PM EDT
On June 19, 2013, Fitch Ratings initially rated the Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank's stormwater project refunding bonds, series 2013D 'AA+' with a Stable Outlook.
- Fitch Releases Report on Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Business Wire - Thu, Sep 26, 2013 1:30 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. The report is available at www.fitchratings.com'.
- Fitch Assigns Rtgs of 'AA-/F1' to IL Fin Auth VRD Revs, Ser 2007E&F (OSF Healthcare) Business Wire - Thu, Sep 26, 2013 1:11 PM EDT
The rating action referenced in Fitch Ratings' Sept. 16, 2013, press release , is effective today (Sept.
- Fitch Publishes Servicer Report on GE Capital Realty Group Business Wire - Thu, Sep 26, 2013 12:26 PM EDT
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: GE Capital Realty Group, Inc.
- Fitch Assigns 'AAA(EXP)' Rating to RBC's Series CB13 Registered Mortgage Covered Bonds Business Wire - Wed, Sep 25, 2013 5:58 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA ' rating with Stable Outlook to Royal Bank of Canada's Series CB13 USD-denominated jumbo five-year soft bul
- Fitch Assigns 'A' Bank Bond Rating to OSF Healthcare System's (IL) Ser 2007E&F VRDBs Business Wire - Wed, Sep 25, 2013 4:40 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' bank bond rating to OSF Healthcare System's outstanding variable rate demand bonds that are listed below. The VRDBs are being remark
- Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on St. Elizabeth Med Center Series 2009B Rev Rfdg Bnds Business Wire - Wed, Sep 25, 2013 11:59 AM EDT
The rating action referenced in Fitch Ratings' Sep 10, 2013, press release , is effective today (Sept.
- Fitch: BlackBerry Bid by Fairfax Expected to Be Reasonably Managed, But Risks Remain Business Wire - Wed, Sep 25, 2013 11:36 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings commented that while Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.'s consortium bid for BlackBerry Ltd. could have potential negative credit implications, based on the co
- Fitch to Rate Ally Master Owner Trust, Series 2013-3; Presale Issued Business Wire - Tue, Sep 24, 2013 5:09 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to Ally Master Owner Trust, Series 2013-3:
- Fitch Withdraws Ratings on Certain Atlanta (GA) Water & Wastewater Revenue Bond Maturities Business Wire - Tue, Sep 24, 2013 4:38 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the ratings for the following Atlanta bonds due to prerefunding activity:
- Fitch Issues Amended Recovery Ratings for Financial Institutions Criteria Business Wire - Tue, Sep 24, 2013 3:09 PM EDT
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Recovery Ratings for Financial Institutions
- Fitch Releases Report on Johnson County, KS Business Wire - Tue, Sep 24, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
Fitch Ratings has published a report on Johnson County, KS.
- Fitch Withdraws Enhanced Rating for MTA (NY) Dedicated Tax Fund Ref Bonds Ser 2008B-1 & 2008B-4 Business Wire - Mon, Sep 23, 2013 4:18 PM EDT
Fitch Ratings withdraws the 'AA+/F1+' credit enhanced rating for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority dedicated tax fund refunding bond series 2008B-1. Additionally, Fitc
- Fitch: EPA Proposal Would Limit Public Power's Options Business Wire - Mon, Sep 23, 2013 3:00 PM EDT
Regulations to limit the emission of greenhouse gases by power plants could be negative for public power and cooperative utilities, Fitch Ratings says. We believe the proposed regu