Dhaka, March 20 -- Moody's Investors Service has published their latest Credit Opinion on City Bank, recognizing its moderate profitability and capital amid rising asset risks, which are balanced by its stable liquidity and improving deposit franchise.

City Bank has retained its issuer rating of B2 with an updated negative outlook that matches with the country rating Moody's has recently given to Bangladesh which also reflects its moderate probability of support from the Government of Bangladesh (B2 negative), according to a press release.

Superior strength on Consumer Banking & Credit Card segments as well as strong liquidity and sizeable holdings of government securities are recognized as credit strengths of the bank.

However, elevat...