OREANDA-NEWS. 'Expert RA' rating agency changed 'Nevsky Bank' rating outlook from 'stable' to 'positive'. The positive outlook means high probability of upgrading the rating in the mid-term. Its creditworthiness rating remained unchanged at B++, which means acceptable credit solvency.

The outlook revision is due to the improved balance of assets and liabilities in the long-term, reduction in reliance on the major lenders' funds in liabilities, growth in the proprietary security of pledges. However, the aggressive buildup of investments into stakes of close-end mutual funds may exert pressure on the rating.