KBRA Releases U.S. Bank Ratings Compendium for First-Quarter 2019

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases its latest U.S. Bank Ratings
Compendium, which analyzes the 1Q results of U.S. banks with KBRA
long-term ratings.


Themes discussed in the Compendium include:


Margin pressures are rising as more than half of our KBRA-rated
universe showed a decline in net interest margin in 1Q19.


Despite this pressure, KBRA notes that our rated universe largely
continues to reflect strong core performance, underlying negligible
credit losses, and solid operating fundamentals.


First-quarter 2019 updates on all publicly traded U.S. banks in KBRA’s
rated universe, focusing on key performance and credit metrics, along
with medians of key ratios.


To access the report, click here.


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KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. In addition, KBRA is
designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities
Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form
prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider and
is a certified Credit Rating Agency (CRA) by the European Securities and
Markets Authority (ESMA). Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is
registered with ESMA as a CRA.


Contacts

Analytical Contacts:Ashley
Phillips, Director(301) 969-3185aphillips@kbra.com
Ian
Jaffe, Managing Director(646) 731-3302ijaffe@kbra.com
Joe
Scott, Managing Director(646) 731-2438jscott@kbra.com
Van
Hesser, Senior Managing Director(646) 731-2305vhesser@kbra.com