Nordic consumer banks increase loss provisions amid rising cost of living
Strong Q4 earnings bolster regional niche lenders’ capital ratios.
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Soaring energy prices increase financial significance of green investments
Efforts to reduce purchased energy likely to remain relevant through 2023.
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Swedish savings banks well positioned for economic downturn in 2023
Higher interest rates offer earnings boost, offset by expected credit loss increase.
2023-outlook
Nordic consumer banks improve margins to offset higher loss provisions
Regional niche lenders’ margins improve as interest rates rise.
Swedish savings banks end turbulent first half of 2022 in good shape
Interest rate increases yet to translate into higher margins.
Nordic Credit Rating publishes its proposed methodology for investment holding companies
Request for comment period ends 7 Oct. 2022.
ESG factors in financial institution ratings
New section added to clarify ESG impact on ratings.
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Overview of environmental reporting among NCR-rated real-estate companies
Stakeholder demand increases importance of robust environmental reporting.
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Rising interest rates dampen outlook for Swedish real estate
Interest coverage weakens across sector.