Fitch ratings agency:

  • our base case is that recent developments in the US will not cause major shifts in US monetary policy
  • APAC banks resilient to risks highlighted by us bank failures
  • Direct exposures to silicon valley bank (SVB) and signature bank among Fitch ratings' portfolio of rated banks in APAC appear limited
  • Believe risk of deposit volatility could be significant for digital banks in APAC
  • Generally view securities portfolio valuation risks as manageable for APAC banks, although exposures tend to be greatest in India and Japan
  • Expect the Bank of Japan's yield cap to be raised by 50bp later this year, we do not see a sharp rise in JGB yields
  • Direct exposures among Fitch-rated banks in APAC to SVB and Signature that we are aware of are not material to credit profiles

more to come

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