BRIEF-Fitch Says Cfpb Proposal To Cut Card Fees Unlikely To Pressure Us Bank Ratings

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 02/03/23 11:26 AM EST

Feb 3 (Reuters) - FITCH: * FITCH SAYS CFPB PROPOSAL TO CUT CARD FEES UNLIKELY TO PRESSURE US BANK RATINGS

* FITCH ON U.S. BANK SAYS REVENUE FOR AFFECTED CARD ISSUERS EXPECTED TO FALL BY MID-TO-HIGH SINGLE DIGIT PERCENTAGE POINTS FROM 2022 LEVELS

* FITCH ON U.S. BANKS SAYS ALSO EXPECTS CARD ISSUERS TO TAKE ACTIONS TO MITIGATE MEANINGFUL CUTS TO LATE FEES

* FITCH ON US BANKS SAYS CARD ISSUERS MAY ALSO REDUCE PAYMENTS MADE TO RETAILERS UNDER RISK-SHARING AGREEMENTS FOR PRIVATE LABEL CARDS

In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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