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Moody's says Icesave amendment supports fiscal sustainability. Amendment to agreement mildly positive for rating, but negative outlook remains

Moody's says Icesave amendment supports fiscal sustainability. Amendment to agreement mildly positive for rating, but negative outlook remains

NOTE: This article is from 21. August 2009 and is therefore more than 5 years old.

Moody's says Icesave amendment supports fiscal sustainability. Amendment to agreement mildly positive for rating, but negative outlook remains

Moody's Investors Service expects the planned amendment to Iceland’s agreement with the British and Dutch authorities -- over compensation for former Icesave depositors -- to be mildly positive for the government’s Baa1 rating, although several outstanding challenges mean the negative outlook prevails. 

Moody's press release and report can be approached here.