VOL. XLI

No. 46

16-November-1998

BAHRAIN

And Debt Ratings To BMB

Bahrain Middle East Bank (BMB) was assigned a short-term debt rating ofTBW-3 and a senior debt rating of BBB- on 9 November by ThomsonBankWatch ratings agency.According to a BankWatch statement, BMB has high profitability and a good risk profile,high liquidity and a strong capital base. The agency also cited BMBs strategicalliances with other investment banks to enhance its product lines, tightly controlledrisk and a de-emphasis on...