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Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; BMI Research, an independent provider of country risk and industry analysis specializing in emerging and frontier markets; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is majority owned by Hearst.

10/16/2026

The UK Water Reform Bill, announced on 29 September, removes restrictions on government ownership of shares in major water and sewerage companies in England, excluding water-only companies. Fitch Ratings does not expect this change to affect sector risk assessments. The Bill also establishes a framework for increased public oversight of service delivery standards

Our base case remains that the planned reforms will support a clearer, more coordinated regulatory framework for the sector. If developments continue to align with these expectations, we anticipate reviewing the regulatory environment at the start of the AMP9 regulatory period.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/9wzP50ZXu7G

10/16/2026

We’re pleased to share the Fitch Ratings Sovereigns & Supranationals Credit Atlas 2026 — a publication exploring the trends influencing sovereign and public sector credit.

This edition includes:
▪︎ A Q&A with Daopeng Fu, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of New Development Bank
▪︎ A feature on how MDBs are using innovative instruments to boost lending capacity
▪︎ A look at the evolution of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and New Development Bank (NDB)
▪︎ A Q&A with Jan Friederich, Head of Western Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific Sovereigns

Read the Sovereigns & Supranationals Credit Atlas 2026 to explore the insights, analysis and tools shaping today’s sovereign and public sector credit landscape: https://ow.ly/LQ7G50ZY3vI

10/15/2026

What could the next phase of reinsurance market competition look like?

According to Fitch Ratings' latest survey of reinsurance market participants, 86% of respondents expect terms and conditions to loosen in 2027, with more than half anticipating selective easing.

The findings are consistent with Fitch's view that persistent excess capital will continue to shape reinsurance market conditions, contributing to further, albeit more moderate, price declines reflected in our deteriorating 2027 sector outlook.

Explore more findings and analysis from our market survey: https://ow.ly/QCqv50ZW0oh

10/15/2026

Private credit and alternative asset management continue to reshape capital markets, driving growth in fund finance and increasing focus on risk, transparency and regulation.

Specialists from Fitch Ratings and PwC Strategy& recently shared their perspectives on market developments, regulatory trends, capital optimisation and fund finance performance in a webinar that is now available on demand.

Moderated by Monsur Hussain, the discussion features insights from Fitch's Valerio Lupini and Strategy&'s Dr. Philipp Wackerbeck and Maurice Schroff.

Watch on demand: https://ow.ly/qoAT50ZVLYC

10/15/2026

Most European confectionery producers have headroom to absorb renewed increases in sugar and cocoa costs without implementing broad-based price rises in 2026.

Prices for both commodities have rebounded from recent lows, raising the risk of renewed input-cost inflation. At the same time, weather disruption linked to El Nino, weaker production prospects, and tighter inventories could further constrain supply.

In addition, India’s planned duty-free raw sugar imports and higher energy prices, which may incentivize ethanol production over sugar, could increase volatility in the sugar market.

Read more: https://ow.ly/HO3a50ZXtLV

10/15/2026

We are pleased to be participating in the ICSH Finance and Development Conference 2026, taking place in Cork on 21–22 October.

As part of the programme, Ines Callahan will be speaking on Thursday 22 October in the panel session, “The Rest is Finance – Future Sector Funding.” The session will look ahead to the financing of future social and affordable housing delivery, including the implications of the recent DHLGH CALF review, the financing and maintenance of existing stock, future cost rental development, and broader alternative financing opportunities for the sector over the next decade.

If you will be attending, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/KhO350ZX3MN

10/14/2026

Join Fitch Ratings for our Largest DM Sovereigns webinar on 21 October 2026. This virtual session will focus on the ten systemically important developed-market sovereigns and the implications of rising bond yields for public finances.

Fitch analysts will explore the key themes shaping the DM sovereign landscape, including fiscal balances, debt dynamics, long-end yield movements, interest cost trends, and recent rating actions and watchlist changes. The webinar will also highlight the sovereigns that stood out this quarter and what these developments mean for sovereign credit profiles.

Register here: https://ow.ly/xsEV50ZXeLw

10/14/2026

Fitch Ratings has published its second Global Government-Related Entities (GREs) Data Comparator, covering the second and third quarters of 2026. This interactive Excel file lists 454 Fitch-rated public GREs in the Corporates and Public Finance sectors and allows users to filter by key rating drivers across the cohort.

The report details not only the final ratings for all Fitch-rated GREs but also allows users to filter and compare entities based on their Standalone Credit Profiles, rating anchors, notches from the anchor — top down (negative values), bottom up (positive values) or equalized with the parent (zero) — and the key risk factors Fitch uses to assign an overall support score.

Learn More: https://ow.ly/5jkf50ZX89V

10/14/2026

Dutch mortgage applications for interest-only loans have been below 9% of total mortgage applications since May 2026 due to lenders further tightening or re-pricing this type of mortgage following renewed attention by regulators regarding related risks.

Our newly published Netherlands Mortgage Market Performance Monitor: 2H26 provides an overview of recent developments in the Dutch mortgage market, including the rise in the use of starter loans, which are second-lien loans provided by municipalities to first-time buyers in combination with the national mortgage guarantee scheme.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/BrQK50ZWTV3

10/14/2026

Join our live webinar, “Resilience in Focus: Development Finance Institutions in Nordic Landscape,” on 21 October 2026 at 14:00 BST | 15:00 CEST.

Our analysts will share perspectives on the credit dynamics shaping Nordic sovereigns and DFIs, including:

- Sovereign developments in the Nordics
- Fiscal, debt and macroeconomic outlook for the region
- Development finance institutions' credit rating drivers and outlook
- Funding structure, borrowing needs and sector profitability

This session will explore how Nordic DFIs are positioned against a backdrop of broader fiscal pressures, macroeconomic challenges and sovereign resilience.

Register to attend: https://ow.ly/vQpt50ZWTF1

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