On December 9, 2015, Moody’s published its global methodology for rating securities backed by pools of auto loans and auto leases to individuals. Report.

On December 8, 2015, Moody’s published its methodology for rating the temporary investment of cash in structured finance transaction accounts. Report.

On December 7, 2015, Fitch updated its criteria for recovery estimates and recovery ratings and clarified the notching guidance for unsecured debt of issuers rated in the ‘BB’ category and above. Report.

On December 4, 2015, Fitch updated its criteria for not-for-profit hospitals and health systems outside the U.S. Report.

On December 4, 2015, Moody’s updated and replaced its existing methodology for how Moody’s Loss Given Default framework is used in making rating distinctions. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Fitch updated its criteria for rating U.S. equipment lease and loan ABS. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Fitch published its Global Consumer ABS Rating Criteria for analyzing credit risk in asset-backed securities backed by consumer receivables globally. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Fitch updated its recovery ratings and notching criteria for equity REITs. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Kroll published its methodology for rating the financial strength of private mortgage insurance companies. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Kroll published its methodology for rating U.S. CMBS single borrower and large loan transactions. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Kroll published its methodology for rating U.S. CMBS multi-borrower transactions. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Kroll published its methodology for rating U.S. distressed commercial real estate liquidating trust securitizations. Report.

On December 3, 2015, Kroll updated its CMBS property evaluation methodology. Report.