Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed

Rating agencies shape the policy space for pursuing development goals. Yet they remain private firms, operating under ...
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The role of credit rating agencies and how they influence personal finances

Credit rating agencies such as Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and Fitch are pivotal in the global financial landscape. They assess the creditworthiness of countries, corporations, and financial ...

Africa, rating agencies and the cost of debt

How much we pay for the debt that we incur determines a great deal in our lives. This is true of countries too. In the world ...
The Chronicle

‘Big Three’ credit agencies warn of negative outlook for higher education

Following a turbulent year in higher education, the “Big Three” credit rating agencies report that financial challenges for universities are expected to continue in 2026. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s ...
Reuters

Cool it with the credit ratings critiques. We need them more than ever

NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Lambasting credit rating agencies is a favorite pastime of many debt market participants. However, self-interest appears to drive many of the most common criticisms, and ...
TASS

Rating agencies to post more information about assigned ratings

Rating agencies will also disclose the estimate of their own creditworthiness, without consideration of external factors driving their credit ratings up or down MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Credit ...