The privatization of United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) would be a positive development for the currently government-controlled bank, Moody’s Investor Service said.

“A successful privatization of UCPB will help the bank raise new equity capital to meet Basel III capital requirements, a credit positive,” the debt watcher said on Thursday.

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