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SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications
SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications
September 03, 2024  |  Legal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged six credit rating agencies with “significant” recordkeeping failures in maintaining and preserving electronic communications. The firms have agreed...

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Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up
Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up
November 29, 2021  |  Economy

With the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, growth prospects around the world could be in jeopardy, according to updates from rating agencies Fitch...

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Moody’s Says ‘Increased Sustainability Scrutiny’ Poses Risk To Apparel Brands And Retailers
Moody’s Says ‘Increased Sustainability Scrutiny’ Poses Risk To Apparel Brands And Retailers
April 07, 2021  |  Retail

Global credit rating agency Moody’s says increased scrutiny by consumers and regulators of the environmental and sustainability practices within the apparel industry pose a financial...

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Japan’s Struggling Regional Banks Take Investment Risks To Stay Afloat
Japan’s Struggling Regional Banks Take Investment Risks To Stay Afloat
September 03, 2019  |  International

Japan’s struggling regional banks are taking on riskier investments as they struggle to survive. The banks have been hurt by rock-bottom interest rates, as well...

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Moody’s: Auto Loans Improve, Credit Cards And Mortgages Stable
Moody’s: Auto Loans Improve, Credit Cards And Mortgages Stable
April 26, 2019  |  Banking

Moody’s Investors Service has released its Q1 report on consumer loans and their performances for the biggest U.S. retail banks. The loans includes auto, credit...

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Credit Card Charge-Offs Reach Highest Rate Since 2009
Credit Card Charge-Offs Reach Highest Rate Since 2009
June 09, 2017  |  Debt

Moody’s Investors Service reported Thursday (June 8) that credit card charge-offs — debts that are so delinquent that lending institutions have basically given up on collecting...

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