March 18-21, 2013 — The major gathering place for the solar power industry’s decision makers, the summit attracts key dealmakers in the solar development and financial communities to network and conduct business in San Diego, CA. Orrick is a Platinum Level Sponsor. On March 18, Howard Altarescu will present Structural & Legal Considerations in Solar Securitizations. Eric Stephens and Michael Meyers will also moderate panels. Click here to view the current agenda.
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Rating Agency Developments
On September 5, S&P released its methodology for U.S. and Canadian CMBS. S&P Report.
On September 5, S&P released its CMBS global property evaluation methodology. S&P Report.
On September 5, DBRS released its criteria for holding companies and their subsidiaries. DBRS Report.
On August 31, DBRS released its solar power project criteria. DBRS Report.
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On February 24, Moody’s updated its approach to rating U.S. resecuritized RMBS. Moody’s Report.
On February 24, Fitch updated its criteria for single- and multi-name credit-linked notes. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.
On February 24, Moody’s updated its methodology for analyzing set-off risk in Italian structured finance and covered bond transactions. Moody’s Release. Moody’s Report.
On February 23, Fitch updated its “Country-Specific Treatment of Recovery Ratings” corporate finance criteria report. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.
On February 23, Fitch issued criteria on global solar power projects. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.
On February 18, Fitch updated its U.S. commercial mortgage servicer ratings criteria. Fitch Release. Fitch Report.
On February 17, S&P requested comments on its proposal to extend the application of its structured finance counterparty methodology to corporate and government ratings. Comments must be submitted by March 3. S&P Release.
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