Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 12

21-Mar-2011

IRAN

Capital Intelligence Affirms EDBIs Foreign Currency Ratings

Capital Intelligence (CI) has affirmed state-owned Export Development Bank of Irans (EDBIs) long term and short term foreign currency ratings at BB- and B, respectively, with a stable outlook,the credit rating agency announced on 15 March. These ratings reflect EDBIs intrinsic financial strength as well as strong support by the Iranian authorities given the banks role as...