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17/6/2025 Rating announcement
Scope upgrades Uniper's issuer rating to BBB with a Stable Outlook
The rating action reflects a further improvement in the utility’s financial risk profile coupled with a gradual business model shift towards low-carbon, contracted activities.
17/6/2025 Research
BPCE’s acquisition of Novo Banco is a step towards greater European Banking Union
BPCE’s announcement of the acquisition of 75% of Novo Banco, Portugal’s 4th largest bank, from Lone Star Funds represents an important development in European bank M&A.
16/6/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms the ‘A+/Stable’ issuer rating on Credit Foncier and Compagnie de Financement Foncier
The rating affirmation reflects Scope’s expectation of full support from the parent, BPCE group, given the guarantee and solidarity mechanism that covers the group’s subsidiaries/affiliates.
16/6/2025 Rating announcement
Scope bestätigt das AA- Rating des ORFs mit Stabilem Ausblick
Das Rating spiegelt die enge Verknüpfung mit der Republik Österreich wider. Außerdem berücksichtigt das Rating das starke Geschäftsprofil und konservative Finanzmanagement. Der eingefrorene ORF-Beitrag und sinkende Werbeeinnahmen sind Herausforderungen.
16/6/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms the AA- rating of the ORF with Stable Outlook
The rating reflects the close link to Austria through ORF’s government-related entity status. Further, the rating reflects a strong business profile and conservative financial management. Frozen ORF-levies and declining ad revenues are challenges.
16/6/2025 Monitoring note
Scope has updated its analytical report on Lexholding Zrt.
Following the recent affirmation of the B+/Stable issuer rating, Scope has updated its analytical report on Lexholding Zrt.
16/6/2025 Monitoring note
Updated rating report on IBL Banca
Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on IBL Banca, rated BBB with Stable Outlook.
16/6/2025 Research
Scope economists recognised by Focus Economics 2025 awards
Scope’s economists have been recognised by Focus Economics for a record 28 analyst awards for 2025, exceeding the previous high in 2024.
16/6/2025 Research
Spanish bank quarterly: trade doubts weigh on asset quality; fees and commissions key to profits
Spanish banks’ net interest margins reached their lowest level in Q1 vs 2024, yet profitability continues to improve, driven by higher loan volumes, sustained growth in fees and commissions and strict cost discipline.
13/6/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms Poland's A rating with a Stable Outlook
Strong macroeconomic fundamentals, robust medium-term growth potential, and moderate public debt support the ratings. Elevated budget deficits and persistent political polarisation weighing on governance effectiviness are challenges.