The credit rating of the International Bank for Economic Co-operation is based on the assessments of rating factors, including the new Strategy of the Bank, approved by the IBEC Council in May 2024, strong capital adequacy and an adequate assessment of funding and liquidity.
The high level of capital adequacy allows the Bank to withstand potential risks of significant deterioration of asset quality. The gradual increase in the Bank's business volumes in the future may lead to a decrease in capital adequacy, but the Agency expects this indicator to remain strong in the medium term.
In 2023, the Bank's total assets grew mainly due to interbank trade finance loans and investments in securities. At the same time, the average quality of assets remains quite high, while the share of debt overdue by more than 90 days is low.
Under the new Strategy, the Bank plans to develop international supply chains in accordance with the needs of member countries, providing a full range of trade support tools to the corporate sector and financial institutions. The IBEC target business model defines foreign trade operations between Vietnam, Mongolia and Russia as the Bank's main strategic priority. South and East Asia, which is a priority area for all IBEC member countries, is seen as the most promising region for further business development.
IBEC has the following credit ratings:
• ‘ААА(RU)’/‘ВВВ+’ from ACRA with a stable outlook (09/08/2024)
• ‘ААА’ from CCXI with a stable outlook (04/07/2024)