OREANDA-NEWS. April 03, 2012. Expert RA rating agency changed Promselkhozbank rating forecast from “stable” to “positive”. Creditworthiness rating remains unchanged (B++, acceptable creditworthiness)..

The forecast revision relates to increased Promselkhozbank authorized capital by 145.1 mln rubles and increased liquidity norm from 138% on 01.07.2011 to 210.8% on 01.01.2012, as well as improved loan security.

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