RAM Ratings Reaffirms Myanmar's gB2(pi) Rating
RAM Ratings Reaffirms Myanmar's gB2(pi) Rating
Mal
Mal
Transcription
- 11 /24/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016112400006) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016112400006 Subject : Myanmar Myanmar Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 24/11/2016 Embargo Time: 10:15 AM Expiry Date: 24/12/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings reaffirms Myanmar's gB2(pi) rating Attachments: No attachment available. Disclaimer: The user, including a user who is also a FAST Participant, expressly agrees that the use of this website which is accessible at https://fast.bnm.gov.my/ is at the user's sole risk. The information contained in this FAST website is compiled by MyClear Sdn. Bhd. (MyClear) and is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. While MyClear makes every effort to ensure that information contained in the FAST website are accurate and disseminated in a timely and efficient manner, the user acknowledges that delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies may occur. MyClear disclaims any liability pertaining to the consequences of any delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies arising out of or relating to the FAST website or information, including but not limited to, any decision made or action taken by a user in reliance upon such information, or for damages suffered, whether direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect or otherwise, notwithstanding having been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the event of any dispute, the official records of MyClear shall prevail. MyClear, Bank Negara Malaysia or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, agents or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the FAST website, shall not be liable for any direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect, incidental or other damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use or inability to use the FAST website or information, whether based on contract, tort, liability or otherwise, even if advised on the possibility of any such damages. Content RAM Ratings has reaffirmed Myanmar's respective global and ASEANscale ratings at gB2(pi)/stable and seaB1(pi)/stable. The ratings largely reflect the country's challenging macroeconomic environment, underdeveloped market institutions and an ongoing civil conflict, all of which exacerbate its susceptibility to shocks. These factors are partially offset by the country's economic potential in the form of untapped natural resources and favourable demographics. Myanmar's economy is estimated to have expanded at a slower pace of 7.0% in fiscal year ending March 2016 (FY 2015: 8.4%) due to floods in mid2015 (which the World Bank estimates caused economic damage of up to 3.0% of GDP), weaker commodity prices and increased investor risk aversion in the lead up to the country's historic elections in November 2015. Myanmar's underdeveloped economy characterised by low privatesector savings, inadequate infrastructure and insufficient institutional capacity compounds the effects of adverse shocks. Myanmar's macroeconomic vulnerabilities have also caused some past reform measures to stall. ''Examples include interventions in the currency market through administrative means when low commodity prices widened the country's trade deficit, and continued monetising of the Government's fiscal deficit by the Central Bank of Myanmar when financing conditions were unfavourable,'' notes Esther Lai, RAM's Head of Sovereign Ratings. Consequently, we continue to expect some temporary reversals of market reforms, particularly during periods of heightened adversity. That said, Myanmar's current policy orientation, which emphasises national reconciliation and market reforms, is appropriate. Key legislation passed since our last review includes the Condominium Law, the Banking and Financial Institutions Law and the Mining Law, which allow for increased foreign participation in the economy and enhance regulatory powers of the authorities. Moreover, Myanmar's proposed 12point economic plan formalises the Government's objective of realising market reforms. However, operational details of the plan are limited and subject to substantial execution risk. Analytical contact Media contact Jason Fong Padthma Subbiah (603) 7628 1103 (603) 7628 1162 jason@ram.com.my padthma@ram.com.my The credit rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, inasmuch as it does not comment on the security's market price or its suitability for a particular investor, nor does it involve any audit by RAM Ratings. The credit rating also does not reflect the legality and enforceability of financial obligations. RAM Ratings receives compensation for its rating services, normally paid by the issuers of such securities or the rated entity, and sometimes third parties participating in marketing the securities, insurers, guarantors, other obligors, underwriters, etc. The receipt of this compensation has no influence on RAM Ratings' credit opinions or other analytical processes. In all instances, RAM Ratings is committed to preserving the objectivity, integrity and independence of its ratings. Rating fees are communicated to clients prior to the issuance of rating opinions. While RAM Ratings reserves the right to disseminate the ratings, it receives no payment for doing so, except for subscriptions to its publications. Similarly, the disclaimers above also apply to RAM Ratings' creditrelated analyses and commentaries, where relevant. Published by RAM Rating Services Berhad © Copyright 2016 by RAM Rating Services Berhad https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016112400006&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 1/1
Create FREE account or Login to add your comment