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Rating Agency Developments

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On December 2, Moody’s released its updated approach to rating Europe, Middle East and Africa CMBS.  Moody’s Report.

On December 2, DBRS released its methodology for rating U.S. credit card ABS.  DBRS Report.

On November 28, DBRS released its operational risk assessment procedures for servicers of European Structured Finance (ESF) products.  DBRS Report.

On December 5, Kroll released its request for comment on its proposed methodology for assessing non-Qualified Mortgage risk in U.S. RMBS.  Kroll Request.

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Rating Agency Developments

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On June 4, S&P issued two Requests for Comment articles on proposed changes to its CMBS criteria. The purpose of the proposed criteria is to improve and simplify the agency’s approach to rating CMBS offerings and to harmonize S&P’S approach to evaluating commercial real estate. S&P Release.

On June 6, Moody’s updated its rating methodology for RMBS in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Moody’s Report.

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