Fitch Keeps Danske Bank's Rating on Strong Capitalization, Profitability

04:04 AM EDT, 10/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Fitch on Wednesday maintained its long-term issuer default rating for Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) at AA with a stable outlook. The affirmation is supported by the Danish lender's focus on the Nordic region, diversified relationship-based business model, low risk appetite and strong capitalization, as well as its balanced funding profile, improved profitability and solid asset quality through the cycle. The rating agency expects Danske to achieve its 2028 strategic profitability targets, maintaining its strengthened cost efficiency and profitability