"The Stable Outlook reflects Fitch's expectations of continued moderate state support in the event of stress.
"The rating is, however, constrained by the bank's relatively small asset base by local standards and, therefore, relatively less systematic importance compared with other large state-owned banks."
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Fitch Affirms Regional Development Bank at 'BBB+(lka)'/Stable
Fitch Ratings-Colombo/Mumbai/Singapore-23 July 2012: Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed Regional Development Bank's (RDB) National Long-Term rating at 'BBB+(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.
RDB's rating derives support from its 100% state ownership. The Stable Outlook reflects Fitch's expectations of continued moderate state support in the event of stress. The rating is, however, constrained by the bank's relatively small asset base by local standards and, therefore, rel