MILAN (Standard&Poor's) Dec. 7, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today said it has reviewed its ratings on 33 Italy-based financial institutions by applying its new ratings criteria and updated group methodology for banks. In addition, Standard&Poor's has placed these ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications following the same action on the 'A/A-1' unsolicited long- and short-term sovereign ratings on the Republic of Italy on Dec. 5, 2011, (see "Italy's Unsolicited 'A/A-1' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative"). We intend to resolve the CreditWatch placement shortly after resolution of the CreditWatch on the Republic of Italy. See the ratings list below for ratings on these financial institutions and their relevant subsidiaries, including any ratings changes that resulted from