Unlocking Sovereign Rating Factors
A Sovereign credit rating may appear as a simple letter grade, but behind it sits a structured assessment of a country’s economic strength, [...]
How The US Lost its AAA Rating
For a long time, the United States sat comfortably at the very top of global credit rankings. It was widely seen as the [...]
Why Botswana Has The Best Sovereign Rating in Africa.
Sovereign credit strength across Africa is concentrated within a relatively small group of issuers. The differences are shaped less by economic size and [...]
Credit Rating As A De-Risking Tool
Credit ratings are widely regarded as one of the most important tools for reducing uncertainty in financial markets. They provide an independent opinion [...]
Nigerian Banks: Ratings Post Consolidation
The recent recapitalisation of Nigerian banks, coupled with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Risk-Based Capital directive, has significant implications for credit ratings [...]
Role of Forecasting in the Credit Rating Industry
Credit ratings for companies have evolved into an essential source of information within the financial sector. They provide significant benefits not only to [...]