Logistics property operators ride out COVID-19 downturn
The Nordic logistics property sector appears to have defied widespread expectations of a marked slowdown.
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Danish banking sector assessment lowered to 'bbb+' from 'a-' to reflect economic impact of COVID-19
NCR lowered its assessment of the Danish banking sector due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nordic bank creditworthiness stable despite COVID-19 impact
Our average credit assessment of over 300 Nordic banks remains at the 'bbb+' level.
COVID-19 response upends Nordic commercial property market
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a strong negative impact on the Nordic commercial property sector.
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ESG factors in corporate ratings
NCR outlines how it takes ESG factors into consideration when assessing corporates.
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Nordic niche banks face uncertain future for nonperforming loans
Given coordinated efforts of the central banks and regulators, NCR believes that the COVID-19 crisis will be more about credit risk than the lack of liquidity observed during the financial crisis.
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Negative rates drive upward profit guidance for Danish banks
10 publicly-listed Danish banks have revised their 2019 profit guidance upwards from an average of 14% to an average of 32% above 2018 pre-tax profits.
Nordic Credit Rating's view on corporate hybrid securities
In this commentary NCR describes its view of the various features of corporate hybrid instruments and explains how they affect our view on equity treatment in our corporate credit analysis.
Nordic Credit Rating updates its Ratings Principles methodology
Today Nordic Credit Rating AS (NCR) published an update to its Rating Principles methodology. The changes have no impact on NCR's existing ratings.
Retail properties under pressure
Nordic Credit Rating (NCR) believes that retail property owners in the Nordic region will face challenges