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Fitch Forecasts Next Surge in Moroccan Banks’ Profitability for 2026-27

Fitch Ratings projects a sustained improvement in the profitability of Morocco’s largest banks through 2026‑27 amid a growing domestic economy and rising credit volumes. The agency cites stronger credit growth, reduced risk‑related costs, and a solid funding base as key drivers, while noting that core profitability measured by ROA on risk‑weighted assets remains steady at 2.3%. The outlook remains optimistic, with interest‑margin stability and resilient capital buffers seen as offsetting potential rate cuts.

April 30th, 2026
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Fitch Ratings projects a sustained improvement in the profitability of Morocco’s largest banks through 2026‑27 amid a growing domestic economy and rising credit volumes. The agency cites stronger credit growth, reduced risk‑related costs, and a solid funding base as key drivers, while noting that core profitability measured by ROA on risk‑weighted assets remains steady at 2.3%. The outlook remains optimistic, with interest‑margin stability and resilient capital buffers seen as offsetting potential rate cuts.

Fitch Ratings projects a sustained improvement in the profitability of Morocco’s largest banks through 2026‑27 amid a growing domestic economy and rising credit volumes. The agency cites stronger credit growth, reduced risk‑related costs, and a solid funding base as key drivers, while noting that core profitability measured by ROA on risk‑weighted assets remains steady at 2.3%. The outlook remains optimistic, with interest‑margin stability and resilient capital buffers seen as offsetting potential rate cuts.

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