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      European Bank Outlook 2026: late-cycle headwinds put resilience to the test

      12/12/2025 Research EN

      European Bank Outlook 2026: late-cycle headwinds put resilience to the test

      We have a balanced base case for European banks going into 2026. Profitability is resilient, asset quality and capital buffers are solid. We have upgraded our profitability forecasts for 2026 and 2027. But several risk factors could test the outlook.

      CEE Outlook 2026: growing divergence, sustained fiscal and governance challenges

      12/12/2025 Research EN

      CEE Outlook 2026: growing divergence, sustained fiscal and governance challenges

      Economic growth across the CEE region in 2026 will hinge on the effective absorption of EU funds and the recovery in external demand, which will be crucial for investment and productivity dynamics.

      Scope Ratings publishes 2026 sovereign, sub-sovereign and supranational rating calendars

      10/12/2025 Research EN

      Scope Ratings publishes 2026 sovereign, sub-sovereign and supranational rating calendars

      In accordance with EU and UK regulations for credit rating agencies, sovereign and sub-sovereign ratings must be reviewed at least every six months and publication must fall on a Friday after the close of all regulated markets in the EU and UK.

      Perspectives économiques mondiales 2026 : risques financiers, commerce, dette et géopolitique

      8/12/2025 Research EN

      Perspectives économiques mondiales 2026 : risques financiers, commerce, dette et géopolitique

      Les économies mondiale et européenne demeurent résilientes, même en tenant compte du ralentissement mondial modéré de 2025. Mais les risques pesant sur la reprise augmentent, soulignant des perspectives négatives à moyen terme.

      From buzz to balance: private credit faces challenges but structural growth prospects remain solid

      8/12/2025 Research EN

      From buzz to balance: private credit faces challenges but structural growth prospects remain solid

      The buzz around private credit since First Brands’ bankruptcy shows that investors need to be alert to the risks of engaging with this market. But it is also important not to exaggerate the credit risks or rate of growth of this market.

      Global Economic Outlook 2026: financial system risk; trade, public debt, geopolitical uncertainties

      8/12/2025 Research EN

      Global Economic Outlook 2026: financial system risk; trade, public debt, geopolitical uncertainties

      The global and European economies have been resilient in recent years even accounting for the modest global slowdown of 2025. But risks for the recovery are rising, underscoring a negative medium-run global macro and credit outlook.

      Webinar: European Banking Outlook 2026: late-cycle headwinds put resilience to the test

      4/12/2025 Research EN

      Webinar: European Banking Outlook 2026: late-cycle headwinds put resilience to the test

      Thursday 11 December 2025 - 15:00 (CET)

      Poland unveils ambitious plans for covered bonds

      3/12/2025 Research EN

      Poland unveils ambitious plans for covered bonds

      The cut in minimum Long-Term Funding Ratio (WFD) requirements from 40% to 20% recommended by Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority and the inclusion of capped retail deposits come alongside bold measures to strengthen the covered bond market.

      Italian NPL collections: downward trend not only persists but worsens

      1/12/2025 Research EN

      Italian NPL collections: downward trend not only persists but worsens

      Collections for first 10 months of 2025 are consistent with the negative trend that started in 2023. The split between recovery strategies, meanwhile, has been constant. October collections were in line with September’s, recording a slight decrease of 2%.

      Structured Finance Activity Report: ratings drift levels out in positive territory

      28/11/2025 Research EN

      Structured Finance Activity Report: ratings drift levels out in positive territory

      Scope’s 12-month trailing ratings drift for structured finance transactions continued its shift into positive territory in the third quarter of 2025, with a positive ratio of upgrades over downgrades not seen since early 2022.