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Moody's ups GGB rating by two notches, on par with S&P and Fitch
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Return to investment grade overshadowed by flood destruction
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Scope Ratings second to give Greece investment grade as attention turns to key players from Sep
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New 15-yr issuance and bond switch smooth maturity profile further, although at steep yield
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Bond re-opening with 4 pct yield completes debt strategy for year
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Fitch takes no rating action as fiscal continuity remains crucial to investment grade
S&P holds off on new rating upgrade, ECB holds key to investment grade

Although the rating review by S&P scheduled for last Friday had created some anticipation that a further credit rating upgrade could be on the cards, the rating agency did not publish a review, closing the year with a ‘BB’ grade and positive outlook.
The agency had said during its latest rating upgrade in April that the positive outlook suggests over the next 12-18 months Greece could see another rating upgrade if growth surprises positively against estimates or is stronger than peers.
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