Aktia plc
Stock Exchange Release
24.9.2009 at 13.00

Aktia Bank's credit rating from Moody's unchanged and with stable outlook

Moody's Investors Service Ltd has confirmed Aktia Bank plc's credit ratings A1
for long term borrowing, P1 for short-term borrowing, and C for financial
strength, all with stable outlook.

- A continued good credit rating for Aktia Bank illustrates the whole Group's
financial stability and low risk level in our Banking Business, says CFO Stefan
Björkman.

Aktia Bank publishes a separate Stock Exchange release on Moody's rating.

Aktia plc

For more information, please contact:
Stefan Björkman, CFO, tel. +358 10 247 6509

From:
Anna Gabrán, IR, tel. +358 10 247 6501

Distribution:
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