Moody's Upgrades CABEI Credit Rating and Assigns Positive Outlook
Moody's has upgraded the long-term credit rating of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) from 'Aa3' to 'Aa2', assigning a new positive outlook. The upgrade reflects improved financial strength, including enhanced capital adequacy, portfolio diversification, and strong institutional governance. Moody's also noted CABEI’s proactive balance-sheet management and reduced credit exposure concentration through Exposure Exchange Agreements (EEAs) implemented in 2025 and 2026. CABEI Executive President Gisela Sánchez emphasized that the upgrade aligns with recent positive ratings from other agencies like S&P Global Ratings. The bank has also benefited from its ninth General Capital Increase, which raised authorized capital to $10 billion and expanded shareholder participation. Moody's expects CABEI to continue strengthening its financial profile through further diversification and potential inclusion of new highly rated members. The upgrade reinforces CABEI’s position as a leading multilateral development bank with strong access to international capital markets. The agency sees continued improvement in the institution’s governance, liquidity management, and credit quality—key factors supporting its high rating.
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