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Rating Agency Developments

On October 24, Moody’s released implementation guidance for its global short-term ratingsMoody’s Report.

On October 22, S&P clarified its criteria on hybrid capital step-ups, call options, and replacement provisionsS&P Report.

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Rating Agency Developments

On October 19, Moody’s released its approach for evaluating lender’s mortgage insurance in Australian RMBS.  Moody’s Report.

On October 18, Moody’s released its methodology for tender option bond programs.  Moody’s Report.

On October 18, S&P released a clarification on hybrid capital step-ups, call options, and replacement provisions.  S&P Release.

On October 17, KBRA released a report on evaluating credit risks in solar securitizations.  KBRA Report.

On October 16, S&P released its methodology for repackaged securities.  S&P Report.

On October 12, Moody’s released its approach to rating consumer loan ABS.  Moody’s Report.

On October 12, Moody’s released its methodology for emerging markets CDOs.  Moody’s Report.

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