Nordic consumer banks increase loss provisions amid rising cost of living
Strong Q4 earnings bolster regional niche lenders’ capital ratios.
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Nordic consumer banks improve margins to offset higher loss provisions
Regional niche lenders’ margins improve as interest rates rise.
Nordic Credit Rating publishes its proposed methodology for investment holding companies
Request for comment period ends 7 Oct. 2022.
ESG factors in financial institution ratings
New section added to clarify ESG impact on ratings.
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Nordic consumer banks report steady first-quarter 2022 results
Regional niche lenders continue to sell non-performing portfolios.
New short-term ratings assigned to corporate issuers
New ratings follow methodology update; ratings removed from criteria review.
Nordic Credit Rating publishes final amendments to short-term rating scale
All ratings placed Under Criteria Review.
NCR comments on EPRA LTV guidelines
Attempt to increase comparability in the European real estate sector seen as positive.
Salmon prices likely to remain strong as COVID-19 recedes
Higher costs and environmental requirements could trigger sector consolidation.
NCR makes initial assessment of Ukraine conflict on Nordic credit quality
No immediate ratings impact, but effects of conflict will remain under close scrutiny.