Rating Agency Developments

On May 31, Moody’s released its methodology for rating bond fundsMoody’s Report

On May 31, Moody’s released its methodology for rating obligations with variable promisesMoody’s Report

On May 30, Moody’s released its methodology for rating securities issued by U.S. closed-end fundsMoody’s Report

On May 28, Moody’s released its approach to rating RMBS using the “Moody’s Individual Loan Analysis” (MILAN) framework.  Moody’s Report

On May 28, Moody’s released its approach to originator assessments in RMBS transactions.  Moody’s Report

On May 24, Moody’s released its methodology for rating variable rate demand bonds or commercial paper supported by conditional liquidity facilities.  Moody’s Report

On May 24, Moody’s released its approach to rating future receivables transactions.  Moody’s Report

On May 24, Fitch released its global structured finance master rating criteria, which is applicable to all structured finance asset classes.  Fitch Report

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