Future-Ready Ratings: The Role of ESG Metrics
As sustainability becomes crucial for investors, policymakers, and regulators, traditional financial metrics no longer tell the whole story. Today, Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) [...]
AfDB, US Seal $700k Deal to Enhance Africa’s Credit Rating Data
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Prosper Africa—a U.S. Presidential initiative to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa—have partnered [...]
Climate Change Drives Credit Rating Shift Towards Resilience
As climate risks escalate, Credit Rating Agencies are increasingly factoring resilience into their assessments, providing a more forward-looking view of economic stability. Nations [...]
The Impact of Credit Downgrades on Financial Markets
Credit ratings play a crucial role in shaping investment decisions, assessing financial risk, and determining borrowing costs. A credit downgrade—whether for a company, [...]
2025 Outlook for Derivatives: A Credit Rating Perspective
The derivatives market is evolving rapidly, driven by tokenised assets, AI-driven risk analytics, and climate-linked financial instruments. As new products emerge, assessing credit [...]
2025 Outlook for the Global Bond Market
The global Bond market in 2025 is set to navigate a landscape shaped by economic shifts, Central Bank policies, and geopolitical uncertainty. While [...]