23/9/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Republic of Malta's credit ratings at A+ and maintains the Stable Outlook
Strong growth potential, prudent fiscal policy management and robust external position are key credit strengths. Externally dependent resource-constrained economy, contingent fiscal risks and institutional shortcomings represent challenges.
16/9/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms BBB+ rating on MFB Hungarian Development Bank, revises Outlook to Negative
The Outlook revision on Hungary’s BBB+ rating from Stable to Negative drives the Outlook change for MFB. The bank’s ratings are aligned with the sovereign given the explicit, irrevocable and statutory guarantee provided on MFB’s financial obligations.
9/9/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the European Union’s and Euratom’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook
Highly rated Member States, a very strong mandate and institutional setup, high liquidity buffers, excellent capital markets access and preferred creditor status support the rating; challenges relate to significant increases in debt and guarantees.
9/9/2022 Rating announcement DE
Scope bewertet den ORF mit AA und stabilem Ausblick
Der öffentlich-rechtliche Auftrag, Programmentgelte, Marktführerposition und konservatives Finanzmanagement sind Stärken. Eine dynamische Medienlandschaft, rückläufige Werbeerlöse und Teilnehmerzahlen, und rechtliche Risiken sind Herausforderungen.
9/9/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope rates ORF at AA with a Stable Outlook
The public-service mandate, stable fee financing, market leader position and conservative financial management are strengths. Challenges are a dynamic media landscape, declining advertising revenues and subscriber numbers, and legal risks.
5/9/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Hungary's BBB+ ratings; Outlook revised to Negative
A weakening growth outlook due to external risks and ongoing institutional challenges drive the Outlook revision. High investment and a resilient debt profile against external shocks support the rating.
