RATINGS - Fitch Assigns Bank Asya's Forthcoming Sukuk Issue 'B+(exp)' Expected Rating

Fitch Ratings-Paris/Istanbul/London-20 October 2011: Fitch Ratings has assigned Asya Katilim Bankasi A.S.'s (Asya) forthcoming sukuk issue a 'B+(exp)' expected rating. The expected rating is in line with Asya's Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR). The final rating is contingent upon receipt of final documentation conforming to information already received by Fitch. (source)