global film rights securitizations

Rating Agency Developments

On July 15, DBRS released its methodology for rating U.S. and European structured finance CDO restructurings. DBRS Release.

On July 14, DBRS released its methodology for rating global film rights securitizations. DBRS Release.

On July 15, Moody’s released a revised update on rating debt obligations with variable promises which updates its approach as set forth in the June 2009 report. Moody’s Release.

On July 14, Moody’s released its methodology for evaluating the credit quality of bonds issued to leverage State Revolving FundsMoody’s Release.

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