NCR extends covered bond comment period to 31 May
Following requests from market participants, NCR extend the comment period to 31 May 2019.
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Nordic Credit Rating publishes its methodology for covered bonds
The covered bond rating methodology focuses on Nordic covered bond issuers, national regulations and market characteristics.
Sustainable power production supports the creditworthiness of Nordic utilities
NCR views the credit outlook for Nordic utilities as stable supported by sustainable power generation and strong ownership.
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Rapidly growing and profitable niche banks face challenges
NCR sees challenges ahead for consumer banks due to declining growth prospects, higher funding costs and higher losses.
Nordic bond maturities in 2019 - a slightly more challenging affair
Our analysis suggests the issuers may have to refinance 2019 maturities at a premium from current levels.
NCR expands coverage to covered bonds
During spring, 2019, market participants will be invited to provide comments on the covered bond methodology.
Nordic banks capital measures lack comparability
A significant drawback of regulatory capital measures is the lack of comparability between institutions that employ internal ratings-based (IRB) capital...
Nordic banks to issue EUR 100bn in senior non preferred debt
Nordic Credit Rating (NCR) estimates that Nordic banks will need to issue nearly €100bn in senior non preferred (SNP) debt instruments through 2022 for all banks in the region...