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      Scope publishes final rating methodology for European Real Estate Rating Methodology

      28/3/2024 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. The methodology might have a limited negative impact on outstanding ratings of one issuer.

      Webinar: Commercial real estate – how concerned should debt investors be?

      26/3/2024 Research EN

      Webinar: Commercial real estate – how concerned should debt investors be?

      Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 3:30 PM (CEST)

      German savings and co-operative banks well positioned to face challenges

      26/3/2024 Research EN

      German savings and co-operative banks well positioned to face challenges

      The strong financial results of Germany's savings and co-operative banks demonstrate a high degree of resilience to current challenges, including continued cost pressures and credit risks, particularly in real estate.

      The Wide Angle – European banking to 2030: more vigorous on the digital, more rigorous on risk

      25/3/2024 Research EN

      The Wide Angle – European banking to 2030: more vigorous on the digital, more rigorous on risk

      The future for European banks looks unmistakably digital and AI-driven. Emerging platform economies and the blurring of cyberspace borders between financial and non-financial businesses will further disrupt incumbent banks’ legacy structures.

      German banks: systemic crisis unlikely amid persistent concerns about real estate slump

      15/3/2024 Research EN

      German banks: systemic crisis unlikely amid persistent concerns about real estate slump

      Fears of a real estate crisis engulfing German banks, particularly around US office exposure, have overshadowed their better annual results announced in recent weeks. But there is no immediate risk of a systemic crisis.

      Scope updates its European Utilities Rating Methodology and calls for comments

      15/3/2024 Research EN

      Scope updates its European Utilities Rating Methodology and calls for comments

      The proposed update clarifies and further refines Scope’s analytical approach. The methodology as proposed will not have an impact on outstanding ratings.

      Italian banks: no acceleration in deposit repricing but funding pressure set to intensify

      13/3/2024 Research EN

      Italian banks: no acceleration in deposit repricing but funding pressure set to intensify

      Deposit rates are rising slowly, reflecting low competition and a favourable deposit mix, but we expect more pressure in coming quarters, owing to TLTRO III redemptions and competition from retail government bond placements.

      Bayer proceeds with caution over restructuring: timing is crucial in any refocus on pharma

      13/3/2024 Research EN

      Bayer proceeds with caution over restructuring: timing is crucial in any refocus on pharma

      Bayer AG’s caution over a possibly far-reaching restructuring of its pharmaceutical and crop-science activities is frustrating shareholders but is understandable given the high stakes involved in restoring the company’s investment case.

      One year on: European banks in good shape

      7/3/2024 Research EN

      One year on: European banks in good shape

      Looking back over the past year since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the distressed takeover of Credit Suisse, the European banking sector has come through unscathed and looks in good shape for the remainder of 2024.

      Webinar: banks need to prepare more and worry less about a digital euro

      4/3/2024 Research EN

      Webinar: banks need to prepare more and worry less about a digital euro

      Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 3:30 PM