Rating Agency Developments

On April 18, Fitch released its guidelines for rating state credit enhancement programs.  Fitch Report. 

On April 17, Moody’s released its methodology for rating general obligation bonds issued by U.S. local governments.  Moody’s Report. 

On April 15, DBRS released its methodology for rating Canadian covered bonds.  DBRS Report. 

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