CRISL has assigned the Long Term Rating “AA” and Short Term Rating “ST-3” on 19-10-2017 to Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited.
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Credit Rating Disclosure – 2017 of KDS Accessories Limited
CRISL has assigned the Long Term Rating “A+” and Short Term Rating “ST-3” on 28-09-2017 to KDS Accessories Limited.
First- Ever Pourashava Credit Rating in Bangladesh completed by Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL)
CRISL, the leading and pioneer Credit Rating Agency of the country has successfully rated the First ten (10) ‘A’ Grade Municipalities (Pourashavas) of Bangladesh. The rated Pourashavas are Feni, Chandpur, Pabna, Sirajgonj, B.Baria, Bagerhat, Bhola, Cox’s Bazar, Faridpur and Kushtia. This unique project has been initiated by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). On October 14th, 2017 in a simple handover ceremony, CRISL President & CEO Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed FCMA, FCS formally handed over the credit rating reports to Mr. Jesmul Hasan Program Analyst, UNCDF. Mr. Syed Hasinur Rahman, Managing Director, Bangladesh Municipal Development Funding (BMDF) attended the programme as Chief Guest, while Mr. Arijit Chowdhury, Additional Secretary, FID, Ministry of Finance was present as Special Guest. The meeting was Chaired by Mr. A K Chowdhury, CRISL Chairman while Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed President and CEO along with the professional team of CRISL attended the ceremony.
In his address BMDF Managing Director Mr. Syed Hasinur Rahman said municipalities in Bangladesh largely depend on Government fund to carry out development activities. Mr. Rahman underscored the need of municipality rating to assess the ability & creditworthiness of municipality in case of issuing municipal bond.
Mr. Arijit Chowdhury, Additional Secretary, FID, Ministry of Finance in his address termed the CRISL ratings as historic experience for first of its kind in Bangladesh. He emphasized the necessity of continuation of such rating to understand the Pourashava’s competitive position.
Mr. Jesmul Hasan, Program Analyst, UNCDF, in his address highly applauded CRISL for its thorough analysis and emphasized that these Municipality Credit Rating Reports have already
set up a high standard of work for international communities. CRISL’s Pourashava Credit Rating Reports, initiated by UNCDF will open a window of opportunity for the Local Government Institutions to go for public funding from capital market of Bangladesh.
Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed FCMA FCS, the President and CEO of CRISL highlighted the finding of the Credit Analysis of the Pourashavas, indicating the opportunities, shortcomings and investment worthiness of each respective Pourashava. He emphasised that the Pourashava needs long term financing for infrastructure development. Although the initial funding may come from government development fund or from donor agencies, these may not be enough when a Pourashava graduates to maturity and attains capacity to repay any long term borrowing. The 10 Pourashavas rated by CRISL reflects its repayment capacity of long term fund instalments.
Freshers Training on ‘Bank Loan Classification and Sanction Letters’
Trainee Research Officers at CRISL getting a routined and thorough training on ‘Bank Loan Classification and Sanction Letters’ on 29-August-2017. Some topics covered were Categories and basis of loan classification, Mode of loan between conventional Vs Islamic Banks etc.The training was conducted by Mr. Shohel Khan, Assistant Vice President,CRISL.
Debriefing Session on ‘Enterprise Risk Management in Financial Services -Issues and Practices’
The Debriefing session on the Training – “Enterprise Risk Management For Financial Services – Issues and Practices” was held at CRISL Training Room on 27-Aug-2017. The participants shared the learning experience with their colleagues in a formal presentation, followed by a feedback and discussion session with the seniors at CRISL.
Second Issue of CRISL Business Review
The second issue of CBR has been published on 27th August, 2017. Download CBR April- June 2017.
Training on ‘Enterprise Risk Management in Financial Services -Issues and Practices’
Eight of CRISL Financial Analysts and Research Officers attended a 2 day long training on ‘Enterprise Risk Management in Financial Services -Issues and Practices’ arranged by Bangladesh Institute for Professional Development in BIPD auditorium from 8th to 9th August 2017. Dr. Mohammad Sohrab Uddin, Ex-Chairman, SBC & JBC, Former Deputy Governor, Bangladesh, Dr. Madhu Acharyya, Fellow, Risk Research & Consulting UK Limited and Md. Kamal Uddin FVP & Manager (operations), Dhaka Bank Limited navigated the workshop as Resource Persons highlighting issues of banking risks, equity market risk, credit risk, risk qualification methods and common mitigation techniques such as portfolio management, hedging, derivatives etc. including the requirements of Basel II and Basel III regulations.
Credit Rating Disclosure – 2017 of Reedisha Spinning Limited
CRISL has assigned the Long Term Rating “A” and Short Term Rating “ST-3” on 7-08-2017 to Reedisha Spinning Limited.
Credit Rating Disclosure – 2017 of Reedisha Knitex Limited
CRISL has assigned the Long Term Rating “AA-” and Short Term Rating “ST-2” on 7-08-2017 to Reedisha Knitex Limited.
Credit Rating Disclosure – 2017 of Mutual Trust Bank Limited Third Subordinated Bond
CRISL has assigned the Long Term Rating “AA-” on 31-07-2017 to Mutual Trust Bank Limited Third Subordinated Bond.