In the context of Scope Ratings’ strategy of focussing on the needs of institutional investors, Scope will offer its unsolicited bank and covered bond credit ratings on a subscription basis only via its credit intelligence platform.

Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Svenska Handelsbanken, rated A+ with Stable Outlook.

Ratings are driven by the bank’s issuer rating and the fundamental credit strength of Swedish covered bonds, reflecting the fundamental support of a strong legal framework and preferential treatment in the resolution regime.