Fiscal support, regulatory relief eased pressure on financial firms' ratings
Solidifying economic growth and fading virus threats support the rating agency's outlook
Earnings, asset quality driving positive rating actions
Ransomware and other cyber threats may lead to credit downgrades for insurers in the future
The big bank's resilience to stress scenarios could drive higher ratings
Financial materiality is the pivotal test
"Sound management of economic policy is expected to continue," the rating agency said
Untapped loan-loss provisions provide support alongside stable revenues
The pandemic has produced much less credit stress than the 2008 financial crisis
After a tough 2020, corporate rating upgrades outnumber downgrades this year