Honduras: Fitch improves ratings for FICOHSA bank to A-(hnd)

©image: ficohsa.com

At the same time it also upgraded the ratings for FICOHSA Corporate Bonds from BBB+(hnd) to A-(hnd). The outlook assigned is stable.
The new ratings reflex the strengthening of FICOHSA bank's networth, improvements in financial performance, and the strengthening of its participation in the commercial banking system market in Honduras.

Source: latribuna.hn

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