OREANDA-NEWS. Expert RA Rating Agency (RAEX) confirmed guarantee coverage reliability rating A, which means high guarantee coverage reliability, for SME Credit Assistance Fund of the Amur Region. The rating outlook is "stable", which means the likelihood of rating stability is high.

The rating is also supported by low level of unconditional (balance) liabilities, acceptable level of capital multiplier and zero currency risks.

The rating of the Fund is negatively influenced by low coverage of the off-balance obligations with liquid assets: as of 01.07.2014 cash funds and bank deposits with early withdrawal cover about 22% of the off-balance obligations.

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