Fitch Ratings: ‘Azerbaijan’s banking sector has improved, but is still fairly weak’ 

Elvin Jamalov
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The banking sector of Azerbaijan has improved, but is still fairly weak, reflected by Fitch's Banking System Indicator score of 'b', Report informs.

The non-performing loan ratio fell to 3.5% in July, from 3.8% at end-2022, helped by strong loan growth.

“Capitalization remains adequate at 17.8%, and the sector remains profitable, supported by rising loan portfolio interest income,” Fitch Ratings said.

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