Capital Markets

Credit Fundamentals

ADB maintains the highest reputation as a borrower in financial markets as a result of strong governance and conservative financial management, supported by a powerful balance sheet, and backed by 67 sovereign shareholders.

ADB offers its investors highest quality investment products based on its AAA credit ratings. Its AAA rating is based on:

• Strong shareholder support from its 67 members, 22 of which are OECD members holding 64% of total subscribed capital and 58% of total voting rights backed by a powerful capital structure
• High asset quality as a result of both ADB’s sovereign focus and its preferred creditor status
• Conservative financial and risk management policies allowing for strong risk bearing capacity

Investment Ratings