NY -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 11/4/96 -- Standard&Poor's today has affirmed its triple-`A'/`A-1'-plus ratings on Rabobank Nederland N.V. (Rabobank) and its related entities (see list below). The outlook on the bank's long-term rating has been revised to stable from negative. The outlook on Primary Industry Bank of Australia Ltd.'s foreign currency issuer credit rating remains positive. The ratings reflect the group's important position in the Netherlands, its excellent asset-quality record, and its strong capitalization. With consolidated assets of Dutch guilder (DFL)322 billion (US$200 billion at DFL1.61 to US$1) at June 30, 1996, the Rabobank group is the second-largest banking organization in the Netherlands. It has a strong position in the domestic retail market, with a 25% share
