Danske Bank Downgraded To 'A' On Asset Quality Deterioration; Outlook Negative Dec 09
Standard & Poors, December 2009
Abstract
The asset quality of Denmark-based Danske Bank A/S dropped sharply in the year to September 2009. We are lowering our long-term counterparty credit ratings on the bank to 'A' from 'A+'. The negative outlook reflects our view that the bank's asset quality will deteriorate further in 2010. STOCKHOLM (Standard & Poor's) Dec. 18, 2009--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had lowered its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Denmark-based Danske Bank A/S and subsidiary Sampo Bank PLC to 'A' from 'A+'. At the same time, the long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Danske Bank's core subsidiary, Danica Pension, Livsforsikringsaktieselskab (Danica) were lowered to 'A' from 'A+'. The outlook on Danske Bank and Danica, and Sampo...
Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Danske Bank A/S
Action: Downgraded
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