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      Scope publishes final rating methodology on Pharmaceutical Companies

      4/6/2025 Research EN

      Scope publishes final rating methodology on Pharmaceutical Companies

      The methodology is now final following a call-for-comments period and will apply to all issuer and debt ratings of corporates in the sector. The application of the updated methodology will not trigger any rating changes.

      Italian NPL collections: recovery slowdown continues in April

      4/6/2025 Research EN

      Italian NPL collections: recovery slowdown continues in April

      Collections in April declined by 22% month over month and were 35% lower than the April average for the three previous years, indicating a notable slowdown in recovery performance.

      Scope at Global ABS

      3/6/2025 Research EN

      Scope at Global ABS

      Global ABS 2025 kicks off next Tuesday June 10. We are excited to be a Partner Sponsor of this year’s event and are looking forward to engaging with speakers and delegates.

      Scope publishes final rating methodology for European Real Estate Rating Methodology

      2/6/2025 Research EN

      Scope publishes final rating methodology for European Real Estate Rating Methodology

      The methodology is now final following a call-for-comments period and will apply to all issuer and debt ratings of European real estate corporates. No impact is expected on outstanding issuer and debt ratings.

      UK banks quarterly: credit fundamentals still resilient but moderating

      2/6/2025 Research EN

      UK banks quarterly: credit fundamentals still resilient but moderating

      UK bank profitability will remain sound in 2025. Asset quality is weakening modestly but remains resilient, capital is adequate and deposit outflows have reversed. The stable outlooks on our UK bank ratings indicate that risks are broadly balanced.

      UniCredit: Large M&A setbacks will not curb strategic ambition

      30/5/2025 Research EN

      UniCredit: Large M&A setbacks will not curb strategic ambition

      Bolt-on acquisitions and investments will improve the group’s diversification and consolidate its pan-European market position, but transformational deals remain complex and subject to political barriers.

      Italian Bank Quarterly: banks well positioned to weather economic headwinds

      20/5/2025 Research EN

      Italian Bank Quarterly: banks well positioned to weather economic headwinds

      Italian banks are among the most profitable in Europe and the outlook is favourable, even if we anticipate lower profits in coming quarters. M&A may reshape the sector, though execution risks are rising.

      European bank operating environments 2025: resilient picture despite macro and trade uncertainties

      19/5/2025 Research EN

      European bank operating environments 2025: resilient picture despite macro and trade uncertainties

      Operating environment assessments, the starting point for the analytical process, reflect regulatory and supervisory convergence. Ratings are determined by economic, sector and bank-specific factors. Despite uncertainties, the picture is resilient.

      Italian NPL collections: March bounces back from poor February but 43% below three-year average

      14/5/2025 Research EN

      Italian NPL collections: March bounces back from poor February but 43% below three-year average

      Italian NPL collections in March rose 45% month on month, consistent with previous years. But while monthly volumes bounced back from a poor February, they were still 43% below the three-year March average.

      Webinar: where is the global economy headed amid global tariff uncertainty?

      7/5/2025 Research EN

      Webinar: where is the global economy headed amid global tariff uncertainty?

      Wednesday, 28 May, 3 pm CEST