Fitch ratings upgrades Iceland´s ST ratings to F1+; affirms LT ratings at A stable

24.05.19
Fitch ratings upgrades Iceland´s ST ratings to F1+; affirms LT ratings at A stable

Today Fitch ratings has published a new report on Iceland´s sovereign ratings. Iceland´s Short-Term (ST) foreign- and local currency ratings are upgraded to F1+ from F1, in line with the agency´s publication from 3rd of May. Iceland´s Long-Term (LT) ratings are affirmed at A with stable outlooks. Iceland´s country ceiling was also raised from A to A+, due to the almost full lifting of capital controls.

As stated in Fitch´s press release, the collapse of Wow air as well as the current absence of fishable capelin stock in Icelandic waters, are among the factors that have led to a worsening economic outlook for 2019. However, the agency assumes that economic growth will return in 2020 and be positive by 2.5%. The announcement also points to the recent relative stability of the Icelandic krona despite the lifting of capital controls and Wow air´s collapse.  

The main factors that could lead to a positive rating action are a continued fall in the public debt ratio, supported by prudent fiscal policy, and a sustained improvement in the external balance sheet and increased resilience of the economy to external shocks.

The main factors that could lead to a negative rating action are a sustained and sharper than expected economic downturn, impacting on the banking sector and leading to excessive capital outflows, jeopardising financial stability and weakening external buffers.

Fitch´s update (pdf)

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Oct 15 2025
Inflation-linked Treasury Bonds
Treasury Bond Auction Announcement - RIKS 50 0915 - Switch Auction or Cash payment
Series RIKS 50 0915
ISIN IS0000037794
Maturity Date 09/15/2050
Auction Date 10/17/2025
Settlement Date 10/22/2025
10% addition 10/21/2025
 
Buyback issue RIKS 26 0216
Buyback price (clean) 98.4800

On the Auction Date, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., the Government Debt Management will auction Treasury bonds in the Series, with the ISIN number and with the Maturity Date according to the table above. Article 6 of the General Terms of Auction for Treasury bonds applies for the right to purchase an additional 10%. The Treasury bonds will be delivered in electronic form on the Settlement Date.

Payment for the bonds can be made in cash or with the Buyback issue at the Buyback price.

Payment in cash for the Treasury bonds must be received by the Central Bank before 14:00 on the Settlement Date. If payment is made with the Buyback issue, a notification of the amount must be received no later than by 14:00 on the Auction Date. In that case, the value of the Buyback bond is determined by the Buyback price plus accrued interest and indexation (i.e. dirty price).

No fee is paid in relation to the purchase of RIKS 26 0216.

Further reference is made to the description of the Treasury bond and the General Terms of Auction of Treasury Bonds.

For additional information please contact Oddgeir Gunnarsson, Government Debt Management, at +354 569 9635.
Oct 09 2025
Treasury Bills
Treasury Bill Auction Announcement - RIKV 26 0121 - RIKV 26 0415
Series RIKV 26 0121 RIKV 26 0415
ISIN IS0000038263 IS0000038271
Maturity Date 01/21/2026 04/15/2026
Auction Date 10/13/2025 10/13/2025
Settlement Date 10/15/2025 10/15/2025

On the Auction Date, between 10:30 am and 11:00 am, the Government Debt Management will auction Treasury bills in the Series, with the ISIN numbers and with the Maturity Dates according to the table above. Payments for the Treasury bills must be received by the Central Bank before 14:00 on the Settlement Date and the Bills will be delivered in electronic form on the same day.

Further reference is made to the General Terms of Icelandic Treasury bills and General Terms of Auction for Treasury bills on the Government Debt Management website.

For additional information please contact Oddgeir Gunnarsson, Government Debt Management, at +354 569 9635.