We view Iceland as having the institutional capacity to address financial sector problems and build an environment more conducive to job creation and sustainable economic growth. We expect the economy to continue to expand by 2%-3% annually between 2012 and 2015. External and public-sector debt levels are high but we expect fiscal consolidation to continue. We are affirming our 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Iceland. The stable outlook balances our view of Iceland's improved economic fundamentals with downside risks associated with capital controls being lifted over the next few years. LONDON (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 17, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Iceland. The
RESEARCH Ratings On The Republic of Iceland Affirmed At '###-/A-3'; Outlook Stable Publication date: 17-Oct-2012 Primary Credit Analyst: Eileen X Zhang, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-7105; eileen_zhang@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:...
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Republic Of Iceland Outlook Revised To Negative On Fiscal Risk; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed – 2013/07/26 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Republic Of Iceland Outlook Revised To Negative On Fiscal Risk; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed – 2013/07/26 – US$ 225.00
Supplementary Analysis: Iceland (Republic of) – 2013/08/22 – US$ 500.00
Summary: Iceland (Republic of) – 2013/08/22 – US$ 225.00
Republic of Iceland Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative On Receding Fiscal Risk; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed – 2014/01/24 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Ratings On The Republic of Iceland Affirmed At 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Stable – 2012/10/17 – US$ 225.00
Iceland (Republic of) – 2012/06/28 – US$ 500.00
Summary: Iceland (Republic of) – 2012/06/28 – US$ 225.00
Outlook On Iceland Revised To Stable From Negative On Return To Growth; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed – 2011/11/23 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Outlook On Iceland Revised To Stable From Negative On Return To Growth; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed – 2011/11/23 – US$ 225.00
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