VOL. XLVI

No 7

17-February-2003

QATAR

Fitch Assigns Commercial Bank Of Qatar BBB+/F2 Currency Rating

Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) long and short-term currency ratings of BBB+ and F2 respectively, with individual and support ratings set at C and 2, and a stable outlook. According to Fitch, the ratings reflect an improved operating performance, diversified revenue structure, acceptable liquidity and capitalization and the likelihood of central bank support if needed....