Newly enhanced liquidity facilities improve protection for investors
Fitch Ratings foresees an increase in negative ratings actions in the year ahead.Given the likelihood of a slowdown in economic growth, continuing elevated levels of market risk, and a move away from the very low levels of credit defaults seen since 2004, the rating agency predicts these factors will all likely contribute to a continuing […]
Ratings agency may ask for more details from issuers
Negative rating actions are likely if volatile market conditions persist
New division aimed at separating ratings from other products and services
Ratings outlook remains negative: Fitch
Rating agency advocating greater transparency for investors in the structured finance markets
Tight credit conditions will persist well into 2008
High risk products combined with poor underwriting combined have had a substantial impact on defaults
Impact of monetary policy easing will not be felt until the second half of 2008 and into 2009, Fitch says