Exchequer Partnership (No. 2) PLC (ProjectCo) has replaced its bank account provider, National Westminster Bank PLC (NatWest), with Bank of Scotland PLC. As a result, we are raising our Standard&Poor's underlying rating (SPUR) on ProjectCo to 'A' from 'BBB+', in line with the rating on Bank of Scotland, which constrains the SPUR. The outlook on the SPUR is negative, reflecting the outlook on the rating on Bank of Scotland. The 'AA' long-term issue credit rating on the £165 million 5.396% fixed-rate senior secured bonds due 2036 issued by ProjectCo reflects the unconditional and irrevocable guarantee provided by Assured Guaranty (Europe) Ltd. The stable outlook on the issue rating reflects that on Assured Guarantee and will move in line