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Fitch Ratings keeps IIB rating as investment grade

Following the decision of S&P Global that affirmed the long-term credit rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“ level with a negative outlook, on March 9, 2022 Fitch Ratings reviewed the institution’s long-term credit rating assigning “BBB” with a negative outlook. The decision affirms IIB’s average credit rating at investment grade. It is currently at par with a sovereign credit rating of Hungary, one of its main shareholder states. Despite a number of public announcements made by…  Read more

S&P Global affirms long-term rating of International Investment Bank at "A-" level

On March 9, 2022, international credit rating agency S&P Global affirmed long-term rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“. Among the main factors underpinning the decision, S&P indicates the solid capital position, comprehensive liquidity buffers and the special status of IIB as an international financial institution. Taking into account public statements of some European member states of the Bank regarding their possible withdrawal from IIB amid unfolding geopolitical events, the…  Read more
Final Step in the Relocation to Europe: new permanent IIB Headquarters officially opened in Budapest

Final Step in the Relocation to Europe: new permanent IIB Headquarters officially opened in Budapest

On February 19, 2021, an official inauguration of permanent headquarters of International Investment Bank situated in a historic Lánchíd Palota building (Fo utca, 1) took place in Budapest. Governors of two major shareholders of the Bank – the Russian Federation and Hungary – on the IIB Board of Governors, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of Hungary Mr. Mihaly Varga and Deputy Finance Minister of the Russian Federation Mr. Timur Maksimov were among the special guests of the…  Read more
IIB boosts investment volumes in member states in 2020

IIB boosts investment volumes in member states in 2020

Year 2020 - the 50th Anniversary year since the foundation of International Investment Bank - was marked as a period of unprecedented challenges of a global scale. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose its serious impact on the economic growth of IIB shareholders with no exception, while further exacerbating the need for development financing. Responding to such demands IIB, despite the external turbulences, managed to maintain and even ramp up the dynamics of its lending operations in the…  Read more
Growth of net profit, assets and loan portfolio: IIB publishes financial results for 2020.

Growth of net profit, assets and loan portfolio: IIB publishes financial results for 2020.

On February 4, 2021, International Investment Bank (IIB) published audited IFRS financial statements for the year 2020. Despite the global economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank once again demonstrates a high level of financial stability and success in achieving strategic targets thanks to high efficiency of the corporate governance system, timely adopted anti-crisis measures, growing trust of the international financial and business community, as well as support from the…  Read more