LONDON -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 10/21/96 -- Standard&Poor's today has assigned its triple-`A' rating to the Skr 4,000 million Medium Term Note program issued by the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB). The rating reflects prudent statutory and policy limits on the bank's operations, gearing and liquidity, as well as strong membership support and excellent asset and capital quality. NIB provides medium and long-term financing for projects and exports that encourage economic cooperation among member countries. Activities include investment loans to Nordic companies, environmental loans, and project investment loans to developing and Eastern European countries. Membership support is reflected in regular capital infusions, including the increase of about ECU1 billion (about US$1.1 billion) in April 1993. Total authorized capital
