Credit Rating Agencies
VOAvideo asked: In the wake of the US financial crisis of 2008, there are questions about how credit rating agencies should operate. VOA’s Philip Alexiou has more in this edition of “Money In Motion”.Diane
Posts Tagged ‘Financial Crisis’
Will Credit Raters Dodge Change.Again?
HuffPostFund asked: Although the nations largest credit rating companies are blamed for underestimating much of the risk that led to the financial crisis, so far they have dodged any significant consequences. Investors lost billions of dollars on bonds awarded top ratings by Moodys, Standard & Poors and Fitch, and now Congress wants answers. But will [...]
Credit Rating Agencies and the Next Financial Crisis Part 2
oversightandreform asked: 9-30-09: OGR Full Committee HearingRalph
Credit Rating Agencies and the Next Financial Crisis Part 1
oversightandreform asked: 9-30-09: OGR Full Committee HearingSheila
Lawyer for Credit Rater: We’re Protected by First Amendment
HuffPostFund asked: The nations biggest credit rating agencies are facing blame for underestimating the risk that led to the financial crisis. Floyd Abrams discusses his defense of Standard and Poor’s, arguing that credit rating agencies are entitled to free-speech protections similar to those given to journalists.Audrey
mccreevy disappointed on rating agencies compromise
EUXTV asked: European Commissioner for Internal Market Charlie mccreevy tells the European Parliament today that he is disappointed with some of the changes adopted by the parliament to the plan to address problems caused by credit rating agencies. Charlie MC CREEVY, European Commission: “The agreement reached on a regulation of credit rating agencies will help [...]