Here S&P Global Ratings provides additional information on the variables derived from the application of the criteria ? Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment Methodology And Assumptions ," Dec. 9, 2021, that it uses primarily when applying its methodologies to develop the stand-alone credit profile and issuer credit rating on a financial institution (? Financial Institutions Rating Methodology ,? Dec. 9, 2021). This report is intended to be read in conjunction with those criteria. For a further explanation of sector and industry variables reports, please see the description at the end of this article. We typically update this publication every month to summarize our latest BICRA assessments, economic and industry risk scores--summarized in chart 1--and components, and related assessments (government support