Report title: Research Update: S&PCORRECT: Glitnir Bank Downgraded To 'CCC'; On Watch Neg On Increased Systemic Concerns
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Abstract: On Oct. 7, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty credit rating on Iceland-based Glitnir Bank to 'CCC' from 'BBB' and placed it on CreditWatch with negative implications. At the same time, it lowered its short-term counterparty credit rating on the bank to 'C' from 'A-3'. Furthermore, the ratings on the hybrid capital instruments of the bank were lowered to 'CC', two notches below those on the counterparty credit ratings. The rating actions reflect our increased concerns about the implications for Glitnir's asset quality and liquidity position following the passage of a bill yesterday by the Icelandic government enabling the government, in certain conditions, to take over commercial banks. The government stated that given the increasing refinancing

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: S&PCORRECT: Glitnir Bank Downgraded To '###'; On Watch Neg On Increased Systemic Concerns Publication date: 08-Oct-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Miguel Pintado, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5904;...

Report Type: Research Update
Ticker: GLB@IR
Issuer: Glitnir Bank
GICS: Diversified Banks (40101010)
Sector: Collateralized Debt Obligations, Financial Institutions, Global Issuers, Structured Finance
Country: Iceland
Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
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