Nature Risk in Credit Rating
Natural disasters linked to extreme weather have always been a part of the global system, but their impacts have intensified significantly in recent [...]
Nigeria’s Domestic Dollar Bond: What Significance?
Nigeria recently achieved a significant milestone by raising $900 million in its first domestic auction of dollar-denominated bonds. According to the Debt Management [...]
How Labor Strikes Affect Corporate Ratings
In recent developments, over 30,000 workers at Boeing walked off their jobs after rejecting a proposed contract, halting production of the company’s flagship [...]
SEC Fine: Lessons for Rating Agencies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently imposed a $49 million fine on six major Credit Rating Agencies for what it described [...]
Panda Bonds and Growing Chinese Global Influence
Since their introduction in 2005 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Panda Bonds have steadily gained prominence [...]
Relevance of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Credit Rating
"Leading" and "Lagging" indicators are crucial concepts for businesses, economists, investors, and Credit Rating Agencies. These indicators help in making informed decisions by [...]