NCR Comments: Haugesund Sparebank 'BBB+' rating and outlook unchanged by postponement of merger
Delay follows credit losses of NOK 77m at Tysnes Sparebank.
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Nordic Credit Rating's view on distressed exchanges
Clarification on defining distressed exchanges and defaults.
Voss Veksel- og Landmandsbank ASA
Vekselbanken is the last remaining Norwegian local commercial bank, with roots dating back to 1899. Its business model is, however, similar to those of domestic savings banks. The bank provides core banking services through its headquarters in Voss municipality in Vestland county and a branch in the smaller municipality of Eidfjord. The bank's primary market encompasses the Voss region and surrounding areas, with emphasis on retail customers and SMEs. Vekselbanken has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 1992 and is a member of the Eika Alliance.
Webinar: Norwegian niche banks eye capital relief in Sweden (Q2 2024)
Nordic Credit Rating invites you to join our webinar focusing on our view of the Q2 2024 results and the outlook for the Nordic niche banks. We will cover banks' earnings, asset quality and capital, as well as recent events and trends for the sector.
In addition, we'll discuss the recent announcements that Norway-based Lea Bank will move operations to Sweden as well as Morrow Bank's similar interest. We will also address Marginalen Bank's capital situation and the announcement that its owner company is working on refinancing capital instruments.
Haugesund Sparebank
Haugesund Sparebank is a mid-sized Norwegian savings bank operating on the Norwegian west coast in the Rogaland and Vestland regions. The bank dates back to 1928 and has merged with several local savings banks through the years.
Odal Sparebank
Odal Sparebank was created in 1877 in Norway's Nord-Odal municipality and has since expanded its core market to the south and east. Odal Sparebank's primary market includes the Odal, Kongsvinger and Northern Romerike regions. The bank is a member of the Eika Alliance, an association of about 50 small and medium-sized Norwegian savings banks.
Norwegian savings banks' capitalization boosted by CRR3
Regulatory changes expected to enhance competitiveness of small to medium-sized banks.
Askim & Spydeberg Sparebank
Askim & Spydeberg Sparebank is an independent Norwegian savings banks formed through the merger of Askim Sparebank and Spydeberg Sparebank in 2015. The merged entities date back to 1988 and 1859, respectively. Its core market is the northern region of Østfold county and the district of Follo. Retail customers, agricultural borrowers and SMEs account for its core customer base. The bank also owns a real estate agency. The largest owners are two foundations, which own most of the bank's equity capital certificates (ECCs).
Webinar: Credit loss uncertainty for niche banks as interest rates peak
Nordic Credit Rating invites you to our upcoming webinar focusing on our view of the Q1 2024 results for the Nordic niche banks. We will cover development in earnings, loss performance and capital, as well as loan and funding growth. Additional focus areas include the sluggish non-performing loan market, and the heightened regulatory pressure in Sweden.
Norwegian municipal finances weakened by high interest rates and inflation
Net debt burdens increase materially due to rising costs.