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On January 25, 2018, Moody’s Analytics Research reported that despite tax law changes, high-yield bond issuance is thriving. Release.

On January 27, 2018, Moody’s updated its homebuilding and property development industry rating methodology. Release.

On January 31, 2018, Fitch reported that loan growth for the full-year 2017 was well below historical average. Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it is not clear if there will be an uptick in lending. Release.

On January 31, 2018, Fitch released a statement that the US Capital Markets Quarterly Report showed strong investment banking and weak trading results during the 2017 fourth quarter. Release.

On January 31, 2018, Moody’s issued an announcement proposing updates to its methodology for debtor-in-possession lending. Release.

On January 31, 2018, DBRS published updated methodologies for rating CLOs and CDOs of large corporate credit and cash flow assumptions for corporate credit securitizations. Release.

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On December 13, 2017, DBRS published a report entitled: Canadian Surveillance Methodology for CDOs of Large Corporate Credit. Report.

On December 12, 2017, Fitch published a report entitled: Exposure Draft: Non-Bank Financial Institutions Rating Criteria. Report.

On December 12, 2017, Fitch published a report entitled: Exposure Draft: Bank Rating Criteria. Report.

On December 12, 2017, DBRS published a report entitled: Operational Risk Assessment for U.S. RMBS Servicers. Report.

On December 12, 2017, DBRS published a report entitled: Operational Risk Assessment for U.S. RMBS Originators. Report.

On December 7, 2017, Fitch published a report entitled: Latin America RMBS Rating Criteria. Report.

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On December 6, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Operational Risk Assessments for Canadian Structured Finance. Release.

On December 6, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Master Canadian Structured Finance Surveillance Methodology. Release.

On December 6, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating Canadian Structured Finance Transactions. Release.

On December 6, 2017, S&P issued a report entitled: ABS: Global Framework For Assessing Operational Risks Specific To Wireless Device Payment Plan Agreements. Release.

On December 5, 2017, Moody’s issued a report entitled: Apparel Companies. Release.

On December 4, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating European Covered Bonds Addendum: Market Value Spreads. Release.

On December 4, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating European Covered Bonds. Release.

On December 4, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Exposure Draft: U.S. RMBS Surveillance and Re-REMIC Rating Criteria. Release.

On December 1, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Covered Bonds Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 30, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Dealer Floorplan ABS Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 30, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Insurance Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 30, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: U.S Utility Tariff/Stranded Cost Bonds Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 30, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: U.S. Equipment Lease and Loan ABS Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 30, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Trade Receivables Securitisation Rating Criteria. Release.

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On November 27, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Exposure Draft: Government-Related Entities Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 27, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Emerging Market Countries’ Local and Regional Governments’ Specific Securities Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 27, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Airports Rating Criteria. Release.

On November 27, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating Sovereign Governments. Release.

On November 27, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Global Methodology for Rating Life and P&C Insurance Companies and Insurance Organizations – Request for Comments. Release.

On November 27, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating Structured Finance CDO Restructurings – Request for Comments. Release.

On November 28, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its ratings methodology for: US Public Power Electric Utilities With Generation Ownership Exposure. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Credit Card ABS Rating Methodology. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Container Leasing ABS Rating Methodology. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Auto Loan ABS Rating Methodology. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Consumer Loan ABS Rating Methodology. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Aviation ABS Rating Methodology. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global General Rating Methodology for Asset-Backed Securities. Release.

On November 28, 2017, KBRA issued a report entitled: Global Equipment Lease & Loan ABS Rating. Release.

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On November 21, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates Commercial Real Estate Loans Securing Covered Bonds Rating Criteria. Release

On November 21, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates Criteria for U.S. Public Finance Prerefunded Bonds. Release

On November 20, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Publishes Digital ABCP Scorecard.

On November 20, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Updates Global Money Market Fund Ratings Criteria. Release

On November 17, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating U.S. Structured Finance Transactions – Request for Comments. Release

On November 17, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Operational Risk Assessment for U.S. ABS Originators – Request for Comments. Release

On November 17, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Operational Risk Assessment for U.S. ABS Servicers – Request for Comments. Release

On November 17, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: DBRS Master U.S. ABS Surveillance Methodology – Request for Comments. Release

On November 16, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: Fitch Publishes Latest U.S. Auto ABS Quarterly Index Report. Release

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On November 8, 2017, Fitch updated its ratings criteria for U.S. grant anticipation revenue vehicles (GARVEE) bonds. Report

On November 8, 2017, DBRS updated its ratings methodology for Canadian Residential Mortgages, Home Equity Lines of Credit, and Reverse Mortgages. Report

On November 8, 2017, DBRS updated its ratings methodology for Trade Receivables. Report

On November 7, 2017, KBRA updated its Default and Loss Model for rating RMBS. Report

On November 7, 2017, KBRA published its ratings methodology for Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Real Estate Operating Companies (REOCs). Report

On November 3, 2017, Fitch updated its surveillance criteria for Multiborrower CMBS. Report

On November 3, 2017, Fitch updated its surveillance criteria for Legacy U.S. Commercial Real Estate Loan (CREL) Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs). Report

On November 3, 2017, DBRS updated its ratings methodology for Canadian Rental Car Fleet Securitizations. Report

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On November 1, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating Canadian Trade Receivables Securitization Transactions. Report

On November 1, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Rating Canadian Credit Card and Personal Line of Credit Securitizations. Report

On November 1, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its ratings methodology for: Not-For-Profit Healthcare. Report

On October 31, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: EMEA Equity Release Mortgage Bespoke Rating Criteria. Report

On October 30, 2017, DBRS issued a report entitled: Global Methodology for Rating Secured Obligations of Finance Companies. Report

On October 30, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its ratings methodology for: Public Port Revenue Bonds. Research

On October 30, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its ratings methodology for: Privately Managed Toll Roads. Research

On October 27, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: European RMBS Rating Criteria. Report

On October 27, 2017, Fitch issued a report entitled: EMEA RMBS Rating Criteria. Report

On October 26, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its ratings methodology for: Notching Corporate Instrument Ratings Based on Differences in Security and Priority of Claim. Research

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On October 25, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its rating methodology for US Stand-Alone Housing Bond Programs Secured by Credit Enhanced Mortgages. Release.

On October 25, 2017, KBRA published its rating methodology for the U.S. Not-for-Profit Healthcare sector. Report.

On October 20, 2017, DBRS published an update to its rating methodology for Companies in the Gaming Industry. Release.

On October 20, 2017, DBRS published an update to its rating methodology for Companies in the Canadian Grain Handling Industry. Release.

On October 20, 2017, DBRS published an update to its rating methodology for Companies in the Automotive Manufacturing and Supplier Industries. Release.

On October 19, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its rating methodology for US Municipal Utility Revenue Debt. Release.

On October 19, 2017, Moody’s published an update to its rating methodology for Publicly Managed Airports and Related Issuers. Release.