Moody’s downgrades Raiffeisen to Baa2, on
review for further downgrade, rating co. says in e-mail
statement.
* Raiffeisen standalone bfsr/bca lowered to d- negative/
* Outlook on the BFSR is negative.
* Downgrade reflects ongoing capital pressures that have
prompted RBI to downsize and/or dispose important and
sizeable parts of its operations
* Strategic realignment carries execution risks in the current
volatile market environment and will only benefit RBI’s
capitalisation over time.
* Group remains vulnerable to downside risk and volatility in
key markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).