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17 February 2026 / Company news

National Bank of Greece mandates Scope Ratings

Greece’s most established bank with the largest presence in the country has mandated Scope Ratings to offer investors an independent, European perspective on its credit risk, sending a clear signal about the importance of securing European autonomy.

Carlos Romera Cano, Senior Director Fundamental Ratings Sales of Scope Ratings said: “We are delighted to welcome the National Bank of Greece to our growing client base. Securing this rating mandate is a significant milestone for our Financial Institutions franchise and further expands the reach and relevance of our public rating coverage. In these turbulent geopolitical times, it is also a clear signal in favour of European autonomy and sovereignty.”

Read the press release of the National Bank of Greece.

Scope rates the National Bank of Greece at BBB+/Stable. The rating reflects the groups’ well-established domestic franchise, alongside steadily improving financial fundamentals. Read the full rating announcement from 12 February 2026.

Scope’s sovereign rating on Greece was updated on 7 November 2025: Scope affirms Greece’s credit ratings at BBB and revises the Outlook to Positive

About National Bank of Greece (NBG): Established in 1841 as the first bank of the modern Greek state, NBG continues to play a pivotal role in supporting Greece’s economic development and social transformation. NBG today is a leading, modern financial group providing a comprehensive range of financial products and services to 6 million clients at home and internationally. 

About Scope’s coverage of European banks: Scope rates more than 100 financial institutions with more than 4,500 individual outstanding bonds equivalent to an aggregate volume of EUR 2trn. Scope applies a distinctive approach to assessing credit risk in financial institutions, with methodologies tailored to European complexities. Our transparent, forward-looking methodology focuses on banks’ business models, while also accounting for resolution and recovery regimes, supporting rating stability and predictability over time. 

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