Rating Agencies

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - May 20, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 5/20/2013

In This Issue: April Housing Scorecard; Rating Agency Developments; New York State Court Dismisses RMBS Putback Action Against Nomura As Time-Barred; New York State Court Allows Trustee Lawsuit Against DB Structured Products...more

Rating Agency Developments - May 20, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 5/20/2013

On May 17, DBRS released its criteria for rating market-linked securities. On May 17, DBRS released a criteria report relating to Canadian bankruptcy and restructuring legal considerations. On May 15, Moody’s released its...more

Rating Agency Developments - May 14, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 5/14/2013

On May 9, Fitch released its guidelines for rating tender option bonds. On May 9, Moody’s released its methodology for rating CLOs. On May 8, Fitch released its surveillance criteria for franchise loan ABS....more

Rating Agency Developments - May 08, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 5/8/2013

On May 2, KBRA released its methodology for rating global banks and bank holding companies. On April 30, Fitch released its criteria for rating U.S. auto lease ABS. On April 26. S&P released its criteria for rating Canadian...more

Rating Agencies - April 30, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 4/30/2013

On April 26, Fitch released its criteria for U.S. RMBS originator review and third-party due diligence. On April 24, Fitch released its criteria for rating CMBS in Asia-Pacific. ...more

Rating Agency Developments - Aprill 23, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 4/23/2013

On April 18, Fitch released its guidelines for rating state credit enhancement programs. On April 17, Moody’s released its methodology for rating general obligation bonds issued by U.S. local governments. ...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - April 22, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/22/2013

Second Circuit Rejects Edge Act Jurisdiction in AIG RMBS Case - On April 19, the Second Circuit ruled that a lawsuit brought by American International Group (AIG) against several Bank of America entities involving...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - April 15, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/15/2013

Fed Proposal on Annual Assessments - On April 15, the Fed requested comment on a proposed rule to establish an annual assessment for bank holding companies and savings and loan companies with $50 billion or greater in total...more

Rating Agencies - April 08, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 4/9/2013

On April 4, Moody’s released its methodology for rating short-term cash flow notes. ...more

Rating Agency Developments - April 04, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 4/4/2013

On March 29, Moody’s issued its methodology for U.S. municipal pool program debt. On March 28, Fitch updated its criteria for rating global small- and medium-sized enterprises CLOs. On March 26, Fitch updated its criteria for...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - April 2, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFTC No-Action Relief for Commodity Trader Advisor Registration - CFTC Regulations on Associated Persons of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants -...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - March 18, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/19/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFTC Announces the Start of Mandatory Clearing - CFTC Reminds Market Participants of Swap Data Reporting Requirements - Rating Agency Developments...more

Rating Agency Developments - March 19, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 3/19/2013

On March 12, S&P updated its methodology for second-lien RMBS surveillance and cash flow analysis for pre-2009 originations. On March 11, Moody’s released its approach to rating RMBS using the MILAN framework. On March 11,...more

Rating Agency Developments - March 12, 2013

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 3/12/2013

On March 8, Fitch updated its report on dual-party criteria for long-term ratings on letter of credit-supported U.S. public finance bonds. ...more

A battle over collateral -- If regulators are worried about over-encumbered bank assets, they must look beyond just covered bonds

by Jerry R. Marlatt | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/25/2013

Originally published in International Financial Law Review in February 2013. Covered bonds’ dual recourse nature makes them a favoured instrument for investors seeking both safety and yield. If the issuing financial...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - May 20, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - May 20, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - May 14, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - May 08, 2013

Rating Agencies - April 30, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - Aprill 23, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - April 22, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - April 15, 2013

Rating Agencies - April 08, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - April 04, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - April 2, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - March 18, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - March 19, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - March 12, 2013

A battle over collateral -- If regulators are worried about over-encumbered bank assets, they must look beyond just covered bonds

Rating Agency Developments - February 25, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - February 20, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - February 20, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - February 19, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - February 11, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - Febuary 12, 2013

DOJ Brings Civil Fraud Action Against S&P

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - February 4, 2013

Rating Agency Developments - Febuary 04, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 28, 2013

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