Credit Rating Agencies and Their Regulation.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Credit bureaus.

Finance--Law and legislation.

Finance.

Freedom of speech.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Provides background on credit rating agencies (CRAs), covering evolution of the issuer-pays model, and explaining the nationally recognized statistical rating organization designation and its potential impact. Considers questions relating to structured finance and First Amendment issues. Summarizes various responses to the perceived rating agency failings, Obama Administration legislative draft on rating agency reform, and CRA-related legislation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Credit Rating Agencies and Their Regulation

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-GVF-0327

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Restricted for use by site license