Danish banking sector outlook to stable from negative
Rating action reflects gentler recovery than previously expected.
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Swedish banking sector outlook to stable from negative
The outlook revision reflects our expectations for a gentle recovery amid better preparations for any resurgence of COVID-19.
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Norwegian banking sector outlook to stable from negative
The outlook revision reflects our higher expectations for housing prices, employment, and the international cycle.
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A zero interest rate environment will hurt the profitability of Norwegian savings banks
Norway's central bank has reduced its key policy rate to zero percent, which is likely to have a negative impact on the country's banks' net interest margins.
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Norwegian savings banks – A bank crisis scenario
Some Norwegian savings banks could be at risk of breaching their pillar 2 buffer requirements.
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COVID-19 response upends Nordic commercial property market
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a strong negative impact on the Nordic commercial property sector.
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NCR sees increased risks in the Swedish banking sector
NCR lowered its assessment of the Swedish banking sector to 'bbb+' from 'a-'.
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NCR sees increased risk for Norwegian banks
NCR lowered its assessment of the Norwegian banking sector to 'a-' from 'a'.
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Swedish government initiatives support disrupted credit markets
NCR believes the refinancing risk of Swedish companies has been reduced following recent government initiatives targeted at the export sector.
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Nordic niche banks face uncertain future for nonperforming loans
Given coordinated efforts of the central banks and regulators, NCR believes that the COVID-19 crisis will be more about credit risk than the lack of liquidity observed during the financial crisis.
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