Fitch raises Intesa Sanpaolo's ratings by two notches to A- with Stable Outlook

MILAN, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fitch has upgraded Intesa Sanpaolo’s credit rating by two notches to A-. For the first time, Fitch rated the Group one notch above Italy’s sovereign rating. Fitch lifted both the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (from BBB to A-) and the Viability Rating (from bbb to a-). Why it matters. A State’s sovereign rating is typically considered a ceiling for corporates in that country. For the first time, Fitch has rated Intesa Sanpaolo above Italy’s sovereign rating. The u ...