Banco Union S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Banco Union S.A.

Banco Union S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Banco Union S.A.
Published Jul 20, 2022
11 pages (4151 words) — Published Jul 20, 2022
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Abstract:

The negative outlook on Banco Union reflects that on Bolivia, which in turn indicates the possibility of a downgrade over the coming six to 12 months due to vulnerabilities stemming from a potential weakening of the sovereign's debt profile and the risk of poorer-than-expected external balances. We could also downgrade the bank if its intrinsic credit fundamentals worsen significantly (SACP below 'b+'), for instance, if economic conditions pressure Banco Union's capital adequacy or credit risks beyond our expectations. We could revise the outlook on the bank to stable if we were to take the same action on Bolivia while the bank's SACP remains 'b+' or above. Our bank criteria use our Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment (BICRA) economic and industry

  
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... unchanged, despite pressures from the lockdowns and debt moratoriums. Its stand-alone credit profile (SACP) remains '##-', above the rating on Bolivia (B+/Negative/B). However, the sovereign rating constrains that on the bank because we don't believe it could withstand a sovereign default scenario, given its large exposure to the country in the form of loans and investments. Solid funding and liquidity base. The bank will continue benefiting from its diversified funding sources, large liquidity position, and a contingent liquidity source due to the government-related funds the bank manages. Adequate business position and profitability. We expect the bank to maintain a good business position in the Bolivian financial system, along with a diversified revenue, which result in stable income generation. However, the potential for political influence from its shareholder, the government, acts as a drag on Banco Union's business position, in our...

  
Report Type:

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Issuer
GICS
Regional Banks (40101015)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Latin America
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Banco Union S.A." Jul 20, 2022. Alacra Store. May 13, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Banco-Union-S-A-2868913>
  
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