OVERVIEW On Oct. 2, 2015, we raised our long-term rating on Spain to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. Following this upgrade, we have raised our ratings on eight Spanish mortgage covered bond programs and one public sector covered bond program. The outlook on our ratings on all of these programs is stable. MADRID (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 13, 2015--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today raised its credit ratings on eight Spanish mortgage covered bond programs and related issuances ("cédulas hipotecarias"). At the same time, we have raised our ratings on one public sector covered bond program and related issuances ("cédulas territoriales"). The outlook on our ratings on all of these programs is stable (see list below). Today's upgrades of these covered bond