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      Scope complements the RMBS Rating Methodology by publishing the Country Addendum of Netherlands

      6/2/2025 Research EN

      Scope complements the RMBS Rating Methodology by publishing the Country Addendum of Netherlands

      The introduction of Dutch-specific assumptions strengthens transparency and standardisation in the RMBS rating methodology. Scope is calling for comments until the 7 March 2025.

      Scope proposes an update to its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology and invites comments

      6/2/2025 Research EN

      Scope proposes an update to its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology and invites comments

      Scope Ratings calls for comments on its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology by 6 March 2025. The update strengthens, refines and further clarifies Scope’s analytical approach. No impact is expected on outstanding issuer and debt ratings.

      Georgia: microbank law to enhance financial-sector competitiveness and support growth

      6/2/2025 Research EN

      Georgia: microbank law to enhance financial-sector competitiveness and support growth

      Georgia’s microbank framework is designed to enhance financial-sector competitiveness, expand the range of product offerings and services, and support entrepreneurs and the self-employed, driving economic growth.

      US tariffs pose broad challenges for European vehicle makers, but impact will vary

      6/2/2025 Research EN

      US tariffs pose broad challenges for European vehicle makers, but impact will vary

      US tariffs on vehicle imports from Mexico, Canada and China will hit Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG the hardest, while BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz AG may be less affected due to greater pricing power and higher price elasticity.

      Webinar: Is Germany at an inflection point? Post-election implications

      6/2/2025 Research EN

      Webinar: Is Germany at an inflection point? Post-election implications

      Wednesday, February 26th 2025 - 11:00 AM (CET)

      Digital euro: a wake-up call for banks to adapt and innovate

      5/2/2025 Research EN

      Digital euro: a wake-up call for banks to adapt and innovate

      A digital euro can strengthen the resilience and autonomy of Europe’s payment ecosystem and preserve the relevance of European banks. But it also has a potential to weaken bank profitability, increase costs, and accelerate runs on deposits in a crisis.

      GS Inima is new Spanish issuer to mandate Scope Ratings

      5/2/2025 Research EN

      GS Inima is new Spanish issuer to mandate Scope Ratings

      Scope’s roster of mandated corporate ratings across different sectors and countries continues to grow with the addition of Spanish water concessions company GS Inima to its coverage.

      ING, Goldman Sachs set to exit Russia; RBI faces legal provision related to failed asset swap

      4/2/2025 Research EN

      ING, Goldman Sachs set to exit Russia; RBI faces legal provision related to failed asset swap

      ING and Goldman Sachs’s decisions to sell their Russian subsidiaries marks a key step in mitigating reputational, legal, and financial risks. But finalising sales still presents challenges due to stringent local legislation and multi-stage approvals.

      Structured Finance Activity Report: Ratings drift tracks below neutral

      30/1/2025 Research EN

      Structured Finance Activity Report: Ratings drift tracks below neutral

      Scope assigned new ratings to 78 instruments on 49 structured finance transactions in 2024, raising rated new-issue volume by 7.2%. On monitoring activity, heavy downgrades in Q1 pushed the 12-month ratings drift below neutral despite a strong Q4.

      European corporate credit outlook 2025: stability despite challenging business environment

      30/1/2025 Research EN

      European corporate credit outlook 2025: stability despite challenging business environment

      European non-financial companies face a broadly balanced credit outlook in 2025. Sturdy company finances stand in contrast to a challenging external environment of geopolitical and trade tensions, uneven growth and higher-for-longer interest rates.