On September 26, Fitch published rating criteria for U.S. Wireless Tower Transactions. Release.
Rating Agencies
Rating Agency Developments
On September 17, Fitch published rating criteria for monitoring existing ratings assigned to certain European equity release mortgage-supported RMBS transactions. Release.
Rating Agency Developments
On September 4, 2018, Moody’s updated its methodology for the mining industry, replacing the last version published on April 3, 2018. No rating changes are expected to result from this update. Release.
As of August 28, 2018, S&P Global Ratings is requesting comments on proposed revisions to its methodology and assumptions for rating certain insurance-linked securitizations (“ILS“). The rating on an ILS addresses the likelihood of timely payment of interest and principal when due based on the original promise, even if the terms permit a reduction in principal or interest. The proposed criteria covers specific methodologies applicable to natural peril, mortality, longevity, medical benefit ratio, and auto bonds. Release.
Rating Agency Developments
On August 23, 2018, Fitch issued a report entitled: Availability-Based Projects Rating Criteria. Release.
Rating Agency Developments
Rating Agency Developments
On August 13, 2018, Fitch issued a report entitled: Covered Bonds Rating Criteria. Report.
On August 10, 2018, Fitch issued a report entitled: U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program Student Loan ABS Rating Criteria. Report.
On August 9, 2018, Moody’s issued a report entitled: Moody’s Proposes Update to Financial Statement Adjustments: Treatment of Lease Obligations. Report.
On August 9, 2018, Moody’s issued a report entitled: Financial Statement Adjustments in the Analysis of Non-Financial Corporations. Report.
On August 9, 2018, Moody’s issued a report entitled: Financial Statement Adjustments in the Analysis of Financial Institutions. Report.
Rating Agency Developments
On July 25, DBRS published an update in its methodology for rating Canadian public pension funds and related exclusive asset managers. Release.
On July 23, Fitch published a criteria report outlining Fitch’s methodology for rating U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS“). Report.
On July 19, DBRS published an update to its methodology for rating collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs“) backed by loans to European small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs“). Release.
On July 19, Fitch published a criteria report detailing Fitch’s methodology for analyzing portfolios of corporate credit for rating CLOs and other collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs“). Report.
On July 19, Fitch published rating criteria for notes that rely on the performance of all parties to a one-, two- or three-party transaction (“credit-linked swaps” or “first-to-default swaps“). Report.
Rating Agency Developments
Rating Agency Developments
On June 28, 2018, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates Rating Criteria for U.S. Mortgage Insurance or Guarantee Fund Programs. Release.
On June 22, Moody’s updated its rating methodology for Insurance Brokers and Service Companies. Release.
On June 21, Fitch published rating criteria for rating asset-backed securities backed by U.S. private student loans. Release.
Rating Agency Developments
On June 19, 2018, Fitch published its rating criteria for U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program Student Loan ABS. Release.
On June 19, 2018, Fitch published its rating criteria for EMEA CMBS. Release.
On June 19, 2018, Moody’s published a rating methodology for Debtor-in-Possession Lending. Release.
On June 18, 2018, Fitch published its rating criteria for U.S. RMBS. Release.
On June 15, 2018, Fitch published its rating criteria for Distressed Debt Exchanges. Release.
On June 15, 2018, Moody’s published a cross-sector rating methodology on General Principles of Liquidity Risk Assessment. Release.