Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:27:46 GMT
Moody's downgrades several Dutch and Belgian banks
Five Dutch banks including Rabobank Nederland and ING Groep were downgraded by Moody's Investor Service on fears the recession and dependence on global markets makes lenders more vulnerable. Debt grade for ABN AMRO Bank NV, Rabobank Nederland, LeasePlan Corporation NV and ING were cut by two notches. Belgium largest insurer and bank KBC Groep NV also was reduced by two levels.