Corporate Credit Rating 2024 for FINECOBANK BANCA FINECO SPA: A2 (Upgrade)

modefinance published the Unsolicited Corporate Credit Rating of FINECOBANK BANCA FINECO SPA on the website, reviewed after the publication of the annual accounts 2022. The rating assigned to the entity is A2 (Upgrade). The analysis revealed it is a very strong bank with strong capability of repaying financial obligations.

FinecoBank Banca Fineco Spa was founded in the late seventies as a company specialized in factoring and leasing operations. In 1999, after several years of M&A, FinecoBank shifted its focus to on online services related to corporate finance, providing highly customized solutions in order to set the standard in a highly competitive environment. 

FinecoBank confirms a good economic and financial situation, supported by solid levels of profitability and a high adequacy of regulatory capital. Credit deterioration remains minimal, while operational efficiency is optimal and continues to strengthen.

In 2022, the Bank maintains an exceptionally high level of capital adequacy, with satisfactory performance in lending and profitability. The median value of the peer group for total assets is €6,709 million. The group holds a favorable position (18.91% in 2022) for TCR, surpassing the minimum capital requirements. The peer group recorded a positive trend of ROE over the last three years, with a median value of 7% in 2022. Additionally, the Impaired Loans Ratio for the sector is below the critical threshold, with a value of 0.03 in 2022.

The banking sector turns is one of the traditional pillars of the European economy. Unlike the other sectors, the banking industry seems to have navigated the pandemic phase rather smoothly. However, the main factor of uncertainty currently is the tightening of monetary policy and the phase of high inflation, which may lead to an increase of insolvency cases for both individuals and businesses.

Italian economic growth is expected to further slowdown during 2024, as consumption and investment continue to be strongly influenced by persistently high interest rates, as confirmed by the ECB in mid-December. In the medium to long term, a slowdown in inflationary pressure is anticipated, bringing benefits to both GDP growth and the sustainability of public debt. The recent general elections expressed a solid majority, potentially ensuring the current government’s tenure until the end of this term. In this context, the European Elections 2024 could rebalance the power dynamics within the governing majority. However, the new executive will have to follow the executive agenda set by the previous government in order to successfully implement the post-pandemic recovery plan. There is potential for upward revisions in macroeconomic forecast data.

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Head Analyst - Stefano Chirsich, Rating Analyst
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Responsible for Rating Approval - Pinar Dilek, Rating Process Manager
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