Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening 'BBB+' long-term issuer rating affirmed; Outlook stable

Strong net cash position supportive despite slow market recovery.

Grue Sparebank

Atea ASA

Ringerike Kommune

Melhus Sparebank

Stenhus Fastigheter i Norden AB (publ) 'BB' long-term issuer rating affirmed; Outlook stable

Improved funding costs and stronger visibility on portfolio development support stable credit metrics despite higher interest rate pressure.

Maritime & Merchant Bank assigned 'BBB' long-term issuer rating; Outlook stable

Rating reflects strong capital and prudent underwriting in a high-risk segment.

Orkla Sparebank 'A-' long-term issuer rating affirmed; Outlook stable

Merger strenghten competitive position

Norwegian savings banks face widening gap in asset quality metrics

Pressure increases on residential developers, and their banks.

Flekkefjord Sparebank long-term issuer rating raised to 'A-'; Outlook stable

Upgrade reflects improved asset quality, diversified funding, and strong risk governance.