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      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.

      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.

      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.

      MPS bid for Mediobanca could reshape Italy’s financial landscape but faces hurdles

      24/1/2025 Research EN

      MPS bid for Mediobanca could reshape Italy’s financial landscape but faces hurdles

      MPS’s hostile all-share bid for Mediobanca to form Italy's third-largest financial institution faces high execution risk due to differing business models and challenges in achieving sustainable synergies.

      BPCE’s joint venture with Generali supports business diversification and profitability

      23/1/2025 Research EN

      BPCE’s joint venture with Generali supports business diversification and profitability

      The planned asset-management joint venture between BPCE and Generali supports BPCE’s strategic focus on business diversification, strengthening its franchise, growing its revenue base and addressing its profitability gap relative to other French peers.

      European Bank Capital Quarterly: Capital positions remain sound, requirements manageable

      23/1/2025 Research EN

      European Bank Capital Quarterly: Capital positions remain sound, requirements manageable

      European banks’ solvency profiles are generally robust. Strong profitability and RWA optimisation have supported capital positions and facilitated higher dividend payouts and share buybacks.