On April 28, S&P issued a press release relating to the reemerging RMBS market and discussing practical considerations of its (i) enhanced mortgage originator review process, (ii) criteria for standard representations and warranties, and (iii) process for reviewing third-party due diligence firms and collateral pool submissions and reports.  S&P Release.

On April 27, Moody’s released its updated methodology for rating U.S. REIT CDOs.  Moody’s Methodology. 

On April 27, S&P released its updated methodology and assumptions for rating global credit derivative product companies.  S&P Release. 

On April 23, S&P published its assumptions for base-case credit losses for Italian banks.  S&P Release. 

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