The change in Outlook reflects the prospect of tighter integration into the Crédit Agricole group.

The rating withdrawal follows Scope's decision to cease analytical coverage on the entity for business reasons.

Scope Ratings has updated its analytical report on Sandnes Sparebank, rated A- with Stable Outlook.

Scope Ratings has updated its report on the Obligasjoner med fortrinnsrett (Norwegian mortgage-covered bonds) issued by SSB Boligkreditt AS.

Scope Ratings has updated its analytical report on Banca Popolare di Sondrio SpA, rated BBB- with Positive Outlook.

The issuer's credit strength combined with fundamental and cover pool support result in the highest rating. The soft-bullet profile and overcollateralisation reduce risks from maturity mismatches and low-LTV cover assets are resilient to high stresses.

Scope Ratings has updated its analytical report on Landkreditt Bank, rated A- with Stable Outlook.

Rating affirmation reflects ongoing resilience of bank's business and operating performance.

The change in Outlook is driven by the improvement in the group’s financial fundamentals.

Scope Ratings has updated its analytical report on Brage Finans, rated A- with Stable Outlook.