OPEC FUND RECEIVES INAUGURAL CREDIT RATING OF AA+ FROM FITCH RATINGS
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he OPEC Fund has been assigned an inaugural credit rating of AA+
from Fitch Ratings. Fitch cited the OPEC Fund’s excellent capitalization, liquidity levels and asset quality as key rating strengths. The OPEC Fund’s well-diversified loan
portfolio and preferred-creditor status, strong risk management policies and very high level of management expertise further informed Fitch’s assessment. OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: “This positive outcome comes at a time when innovative and concerted approaches to global development financing are especially required. The unwavering support of our member countries over 45-plus years has consistently enabled us to meet the evolving needs of our partner countries. Thanks to this assessment, the OPEC Fund is even better positioned to advance the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and provide efficient and long-term development support to the millions of people currently in need of positive solutions.”
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OPEC Fund Assistant Director-General of Financial Operations, Tarek Sherlala, said: “This strong rating will provide the OPEC Fund substantial financial flexibility, enable us to drive greater value for our member and partner countries, and ultimately further enhance our development impact and track-record in advancing the SDGs around the world.”
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Together we drive development, strengthen communities and empower people.
This strong rating will [...] further enhance our track-record in advancing the SDGs around the world.
Tarek Sherlala, OPEC Fund Assistant Director-General of Financial Operations
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