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One of the main parliamentary bills of this fall is a document establishing guarantees for the return of bank deposits in case of default, says the general adviser of the mixed parliamentary group SDP, Victor Naudi Zamora

Throughout the autumn, the Andorran parliament will continue to consider draft laws related to the regulation of the financial and banking activities of the principality. The purpose of the laws is to fulfill the requirements arising from the Monetary Agreement signed in 2010 between Andorra and the European Union.

These requirements should be explained to banks …

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Fitch Ratings affirms Andorra at ‘BBB+’. Outlook is stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Andorra’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’. The Outlook is Stable.

A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary.

Under EU credit rating agency (CRA) regulation, the publication of sovereign reviews is subject to restrictions and must take place according to a published schedule, …

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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Andorra’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Andorra’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’. The Outlook is Positive.

A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary.

KEY RATING DRIVERS

Andorra’s ratings reflect the following key rating drivers:

The country’s wealth, relatively strong public finances and political stability are balanced by the economy’s small …

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Vall Banc and the Ministry of Education of Andorra signed an agreement on financing the training program for Andorran students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Vall Banc and the Ministry of Education of Andorra signed an agreement on financing the training program for Andorran students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The corresponding agreement was signed by the Minister of Education of Andorra Eric Jover and CEO of Vall Banc Michael Johannes Christner.

The agreement provides for the …

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MoraBanc and Vall Banc signed an insurance agreement

MoraBanc and Vall Banc signed an insurance agreement. According to the agreement Morabanc plans to to acquire Vall Bank’s insurance portfolio in the field of life and health insurance, as well as the implementation of the corresponding lending operations.

This agreement, signed on Monday, November 27, is now to be approved by the Ministry of Finance of …

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The government of Andorra issues bonds worth a total of 100 million euros to refinance the public debt

The government of Andorra issues bonds worth a total of 100 million euros to refinance the public debt.

The bonds will be issued in two tranches: 50 million euros each.

The final release terms are as follows:

Issuer: The Government of the Principality of Andorra
Number of shares issued: 100,000
Instrument Category: Zero Coupon
Forms of promissory notes: 18 months
Fixed interest …

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Since now the National Institute of Finance of Andorra (INAF) has been acting as a guarantor, regulator and controller of the insurance sector of the Principality and named “INAAF”

The National Institute of Finance of Andorra (INAF) will acting as a guarantor, regulator and controller of the insurance sector of the Principality. This decision was taken by the Council of Ministers of Andorra. The corresponding proposal was introduced by the Minister of Finance of the Principality Jordi Cinca.

The corresponding amendments to the law on …

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A two-day international financial summit with the participation of more than 200 representatives of banks and financial institutions of Europe and the USA has been opened in Andorra today

A two-day international financial summit with the participation of more than 200 representatives of banks and financial institutions of Europe and the USA has been opened in Andorra today. The main goal of the event is to tell the international community about the latest changes in the financial and tax system of Andorra on the …

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