Fitch Ratings is hoping to build on the success of its public finance platforms in other regions by appointing William Streeter as Asia-Pacific head of public finance. Based on Tokyo, Streeter will be responsible for establishing a public financeproject finance ratings group in Asia and will report directly to Masayasu Saki, CEO of Fitch Tokyo.
Focusing particularly on Japan, Streeter will cover public financing and infrastructure finance issues for the entire Asia-Pacific region.
In Fitch's Tokyo office, Streeter will lead a five-member team that has yet to be finalised. He will also look after one designated analyst in Fitch's other Asian offices covering Beijing, Mumbai, Brisbane...