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Credit losses and non-performing loans rose in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Nordic Credit Rating invites you to our upcoming webinar focusing on our expectations for Nordic niche banks following their end-year results. Join us for a discussion of capital and earnings performance, rising credit risks and how hiccups in the non-performing debt market could affect niche banks' performance in 2024. 

• Time and place: Webinar Teams - 13 March at 13:00-13.45
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The presentation will be held by NCR analysts Sean Cotten and Ylva Forsberg with an opportunity for Q&A. 

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Earnings performance adds buffer for high loan-loss provisions.

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Q1 performance confirms trends of previous quarter, while NPL metrics rise slightly.

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All corporates with ratings on outstanding senior unsecured instruments placed 'Under Criteria Review'.

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Strong Q4 earnings bolster regional niche lenders’ capital ratios.

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Regional niche lenders’ margins improve as interest rates rise.

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Request for comment period ends 7 Oct. 2022.

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New section added to clarify ESG impact on ratings. esg

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Regional niche lenders continue to sell non-performing portfolios.

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