Fitch: Affirms Hang Seng Bank's "AA" Long-Term Issuer Rating, Outlook "Stable", Subsequently Withdraws Rating

On September 24, Fitch affirmed Hang Seng Bank Limited's ("Hang Seng Bank") Long-Term and Short-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at "AA" and "F1+", respectively; it also affirmed its Viability Rating (VR) at "a+" and Government Support Rating (GSR) at "ns". At the same time, Fitch has withdrawn all ratings of Hang Seng Bank. Prior to the rating withdrawal, its Long-Term IDR Outlook was "Stable".