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Freedom Holding Corp. Credit Ratings Confirmed by S&P Global Ratings
Freedom Holding Corp., a Nasdaq-listed fintech group, has had its credit ratings confirmed by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting the company's continued business expansion and development of its financial ecosystem.
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