Rating Agency Developments

On March 31, DBRS released its European CMBS rating methodology. DBRS Release.

On March 31, Fitch updated its criteria for rating non-life (property/casualty), life, U.S. health/managed care, and title insurance companies. Fitch Release.

On March 28, Fitch updated is criteria on rating U.S. public power systems. Fitch Report.

On March 25, S&P revised its loss projections for U.S. RMBS backed by prime, subprime, and Alt-A collateral issued in 2005, 2006, and 2007. S&P Release.

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