Fitch

Economy

Africa’s new credit rating agency could be a game changer. Here’s how

The African Credit Rating Agency is an initiative under development by the African Union and its partners. It is more than a new entrant; it is an attempt to rethink how financial authority is earned, exercised and scrutinised
The headquarters of Fitch Ratings in the financial district of lower Manhattan, New York
Opinion

Rating agency regulations: Why legislation won’t fix flaws

The three dominant international credit rating agencies have been accused of many faults; the faults originate from their ‘issuer-pay’ business model in which the institution being rated pays for the rating, which is used by investors
A Standard & Poor's sign on a building in New York City
EconomyPolitics & Policy

Fitch Ratings maintains Uganda’s B+ rating

The third major credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has maintained its assessment of Uganda's capacity and willingness to honour its debt obligations, a decision it said was supported by the country's strong growth outlook and relative macroeconomic stability
African women sorting farm produce.
Economy

Why credit ratings matter and why they can’t be ignored

Investors use credit ratings as a guide to their investment decisions. Credit ratings provide an independent and objective assessment of the credit worthiness of countries and corporations
Bank of Uganda's head office in Kampala.
Economy

Fitch affirms Uganda’s credit rating at B+, outlook stable

Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed its B+ rating on Uganda, citing the country's high levels of infrastructure spending and its sound macroeconomic policy framework
Bank of Uganda's head office in Kampala.