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3/2/2026 Monitoring note
Updated rating report on Banco Santander S.A.
Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Banco Santander S.A., rated AA-, with Stable Outlook.
3/2/2026 Rating announcement
Scope affirms Hungarian food producer Zalaco’s issuer rating at BB-/Stable
The rating continues to reflect the company’s strong financial risk profile and weak business profile. Despite its expansion strategy, resilient operating performance and stable growth are expected in the near term.
3/2/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Duna Aszfalt Zrt.
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
3/2/2026 Rating announcement
Scope assigns AA+ ratings to debt issuances of Vegfinans Viken AS guaranteed by Østfold
The issuance ratings are supported by a guarantee from Østfold County Municipality and are therefore aligned with Østfold’s AA+/Stable ratings.
2/2/2026 Research
Webinar: European corporate credit: confidence and vigilance in equal measure
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
30/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
30/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of South Africa
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
30/1/2026 Rating announcement
Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality
Solid reserve buffers, conservative debt management and low exposure to contingent liabilities support the ratings. Challenges relate to sustained operating pressures, rising debt levels, limited budgetary flexibility and weakening demographic trends.
30/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Denmark
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
30/1/2026 Rating announcement
Scope affirms the Kingdom of Norway’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook
Economic resilience, large sovereign wealth fund savings and strong macroeconomic governance are key credit strengths. High household debt, financial imbalances and the long-run economic transition represent challenges.