Measures to facilitate greater female participation in the labour force could help boost GDP and the government’s fiscal position
Report follows the conclusion of ESMA’s review of the current fee structures in the credit rating and trade repository industries
Modest economic growth, sustained commodity prices will keep corporate revenue on an upward trajectory
The country has many strengths, but it also has the second highest government debt of any “AAA”-rated sovereign
The credit-rating agency’s expectations of continued government support for the big banks remains unchanged — as do its ratings for the banks
Comments on CSA proposals are due by Oct. 4
The German and U.K. divisions of Moody’s Investors Service breached rules governing credit rating agencies
North American issuers made up majority of defaults so far this year
The ERP is an important element of ESMA’s work to increase transparency around credit ratings and help investors make informed decisions
Consultation paper examines how these products differ from traditional credit ratings