Italian banks' ratings downgraded
06/08/2012 - 09:29
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the downgrading of 15 of Italy’s biggest banks, and has cut the ratings on 15 more.
The credit ratings agency said today that Italy’s recession will be potentially deeper and more prolonged than previously thought.
It said problem assets are mounting and that many banks have reduced provisions for loan losses, making them more vulnerable.
The downgrading of UniCredit SpA and Intesa Sanpaolo SpA was confirmed by S&P. Banca Carige SpA, Banca Popolare dell’Alto Adige and Unione di Banche Italiane, among others, also saw their ratings reduced.
S&P lowered its rating on 34 banks in February, citing the country’s financial vulnerability and expectations of lower earnings.
- Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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