TRIS Rating affirms the company rating on Bualuang Securities PCL (BLS) at ?AA? with a ?stable? outlook. BLS?s rating is enhanced from its stand-alone credit profile to reflect its status as a highly strategic subsidiary of Bangkok Bank PCL (BBL, rated ?BBB+/Stable? by S&P Global Ratings). The company?s stand-alone rating also takes into consideration its strong market position in the securities business, solid capital and earnings assessment, prudent risk management policies, and strong funding and liquidity profile.
KEY RATING CONSIDERATIONS
A highly strategic subsidiary of BBL
We view BLS as a highly strategic subsidiary of BBL as the company serves as a capital market arm of BBL providing a comprehensive range of capital market solutions for BBL?s clients. BLS is wholly owned by BBL. Business referrals between the two entities have been part of the group?s strategy. Currently, approximately 50% of the company?s newly added client accounts were referred from BBL. In addition to