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Berkshire Loses Top Credit Rating – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked: Moody’s cut Berkshire’s top credit rating to AA-2. (Taking Stock)Cindy

Barclays: The $7 Billion Counterparty to AIG, Now “Rents” its Credit Rating to AIGFP

debtruth1 asked: www.reuters.com www.bloomberg.com www.reuters.com (A CLIP BELOW) NEW YORK, March 15 (Reuters) – American International Group Inc (AIG.N) disclosed on Sunday that US and European banks have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the up to $180 billion US taxpayer bailout of the insurer. The following lists the payments made to AIG’s securities lending [...]

Credit rating for SMEs

ndtvprofit asked: SME Forum: Voices from the industry discuss the benefits of credit rating for SMEs.Julio

Are credit rating agencies about to get re-rated?

moneycontrol asked: According to New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, There are two superpowers in the world today; theres the United States and theres Moodys Bond Rating Service.Susan

Congressman Scott Garrett Statement on Credit Rating Agencies

GOPFinancialServices asked: Congressman Scott Garrett remarks during Financial Services Committee hearing on credit rating agenciesBobby

Lawyer for Credit Rater: We’re Protected by First Amendment

HuffPostFund asked: The nations biggest credit rating agencies are facing blame for underestimating the risk that led to the financial crisis. Floyd Abrams discusses his defense of Standard and Poor’s, arguing that credit rating agencies are entitled to free-speech protections similar to those given to journalists.Jon

Worthing the Worthless: Rabid Wall Street Credit Rating Hyenas Fabricate Novel Carlito Ponzi Scheme

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In-Depth Look – Latvia’s Credit Rating Cut To Junk – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked: Latvia’s Economy Contracted 10.5% in the 4th Quarter, This Week latvia Took $9.6 Billion Bailout From IMF-Led Group, Mendez Recommends Shorting Sovereign Credit Default Swaps; Analysis and Discussion with Senior Managing Partner Carlos Mendez of ICP CapitPatricia

Inside Look – S&P Affirms US Triple-A Credit Rating – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked: IMF Warns About US Rating, Says It May Fall to Same Level as Bermuda or Slovenia – Further Analysis and Discussion on Sovereign Credit Ratings with John Chambers of S&P (Starting Bell)Jared