Rating Agency Developments

On April 14, Moody’s published an updated methodology for rating repackaged securities.  Moody’s AnnouncementMoody’s Methodology

On April 12, S&P refined its methodology for the asset stress analysis applied to U.S. insurers’ capital adequacy.  S&P Release.

On April 9, S&P updated its methodology for assessing the equity content of B shares issued by U.K. financial institutions, and the treatment of fees paid by institutions participating in the U.K. government’s Asset Protection Scheme. S&P Release.

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