27/1/2026 Research
Scope publishes updated sovereign methodology and calls for comments
Scope Ratings requests comments on proposed revisions to its Sovereign Rating Methodology by 27 February 2026. The revised methodology is not expected to affect sovereign ratings assigned by Scope.
26/1/2026 Monitoring note
Updated rating report on Georgian JSC Microbank MBC
Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Georgian JSC Microbank MBC, rated B+ with Negative Outlook.
23/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Rogaland County Municipality
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
23/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of Ireland
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
23/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Sweden
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
23/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Innlandet County Municipality
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
23/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Free State of Bavaria
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
23/1/2026 Research
US actions heighten transatlantic tensions, test Europe’s resilience and weigh on US outlook
Tensions over Greenland and growing political crosswinds in Europe are weighing on the region’s medium-term sovereign outlook despite resilient fundamentals while confidence in the US outlook is eroding amid rising concerns over policy reliability.
21/1/2026 Rating announcement
Scope affirms Hypo-Bank Burgenland’s A- issuer rating with Stable Outlook
The affirmation reflects the credit-neutral impact of the planned acquisition of Austrian Anadi Bank AG, with Hypo-Bank Burgenland AG becoming the bank’s sole owner. Closing of the transaction is expected for February 2026.