The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the long-term and short-term credit ratings of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) at A- / A-2. The forecast for the rating was maintained at a "positive" level.

According to the report, the credit ratings reflect the bank's high financial strength and moderate risk profiles. The "positive" forecast reflects the fact that the BSTDB's expansion strategy can strengthen its role in the region over the next two years.