Fitch Ratings has raised Techcombank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from BB- to BB with a Stable Outlook, and its Viability Rating from bb- to bb. Fitch cited improvements in asset quality, business profile and risk management, along with prudent credit standards the bank maintained through volatile markets. The article highlights Techcombank's CASA ratio, which is among the industry's leaders, and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.1% in Q3 2026. According to the article, the upgrade strengthens the bank's reputation with international investors and widens its access to international funding sources.
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Original headline: Fitch nâng xếp hạng tín nhiệm Techcombank: Mở rộng lợi thế trên thị trường vốn quốc tế
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Relevance: medium
| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Exchange | HOSE |
| Sector | Banks |
| Market cap | 239,515 bn VND |
| P/E | 8.4 |
| P/B | 1.28 |
| Close on 10/27/2026 | 33.55 |
| Change that session | -0.74% |
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