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      Scope upgrades Uniper's issuer rating to BBB with a Stable Outlook

      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.

      BPCE’s acquisition of Novo Banco is a step towards greater European Banking Union

      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.

      Scope affirms the ‘A+/Stable’ issuer rating on Credit Foncier and Compagnie de Financement Foncier

      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.

      Scope bestätigt das AA- Rating des ORFs mit Stabilem Ausblick

      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.

      Scope affirms the AA- rating of the ORF with Stable Outlook

      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.

      Scope has updated its analytical report on Lexholding Zrt.

      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.

      Updated rating report on IBL Banca

      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.

      Scope economists recognised by Focus Economics 2025 awards

      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.

      Spanish bank quarterly: trade doubts weigh on asset quality; fees and commissions key to profits

      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.

      Scope affirms Poland's A rating with a Stable Outlook

      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.