Nordic Credit Rating publishes its final methodology for covered bonds
NCR is now able to assign ratings to covered bond instruments.
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Nordic niche consumer banks face regulatory headwinds
Nordic niche banks focusing on unsecured consumer lending have recently encountered headwinds from regulators and in the stock market.
Has Nordic bank creditworthiness reached its peak?
With an average credit assessment of 'bbb+' for the fifth year in a row, a sample of over 300 Nordic banks demonstrated stable creditworthiness in 2018.
NCR extends covered bond comment period to 31 May
Following requests from market participants, NCR extend the comment period to 31 May 2019.
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...