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Welcome to Premier Rating Services Ltd
Premier Rating Services Limited was licensed in September 2014 (initially as Credit Rating Agency Ltd) to primarily provide corporate rating and financial advisory services to institutions. It plays a pivotal role in the financial markets and is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia.
Why Choose Us
We offer independent and objective assessments in accordance with international best practices. Premier Rating Services Limited is internationally benchmarked and its ratings are globally recognised. A good credit rating raises an institution's profile, improves stakeholder orientation, promotes business and faciliatates growth through easier access to equity and debt finance.
Premier Rating Services Limited (PRS) is one of the few companies that are authorised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and approved by the Lusaka Stock Exchange Limited (LuSE) as a Designated Financial Advisor to SMEs. This means that PRS is qualified to be appointed as DFA by SMEs that desire to list on the Alternative Market (i.e. Alt-M) at the LuSE for purposes of guiding such SMEs through all the procedures and processes necessary to get listed on LuSE’s Alt-M. Listing at Alt-M gives SMEs the opportunity to tap into the capital market and raise long-term capital to support the growth of the SME’s business. Do you want to raise cheaper long-term capital rather than the more expensive commercial bank loans? Why not contact us?
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Latest News
Zanaco maintains AA rating, FNB Zambia rated A+
CRA has released long and short term credit ratings for Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia, effective June 2018.
Zanaco has maintained its AA credit rating. The bank continues to be a market leader, having first been rated by CRA in 2015.
FNB Zambia continues to exhibit formidable creditworthiness and has been rated A+ for the third consecutive year.
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Orientation sessions for banks and insurance companies will be conducted on 25 August 2022 by PRS. The sessions shall highlight the benefits of obtaining a corporate credit rating and outline the methodologies employed. Details of the venue will be announced soon on this page.
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Commercial Banks |
Institutional Ratings Debt Instrument Ratings Bank Loan Ratings |
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Non-Bank Corporates |
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Microfinance SMEs |
Institutional Ratings Debt Instrument Ratings Social Performance Ratings Micro-Finance Loan Ratings |
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Local Government/ Municipalities |
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Central Government |
Sovereign Ratings Debt Instrument Ratings |
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International Organisations |
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Non-Governmental Organisations |
Institutional Ratings Debt Instrument Ratings Social Performance Ratings |
Other services offered by PRS that are distinct from rating services are presented on the services page.
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