Less diversified, riskier loan portfolios leave banks more vulnerable to downturn
Moody's finds companies with more diverse boards tend to have higher credit ratings
New study to look at the competitiveness of markets for benchmarks, credit ratings
Fitch says Wall Street giant is seeking stability in retail fee revenues
The tech sector is driving the increase
Transition risk, rather than physical risk, will be the focus
Already up, defaults are expected to reach historic norms in 2023
Restructuring effort still a challenge, as major business lines grapple with revenue, profit headwinds
Protests due to economic stress can spill over to companies' credit quality and ratings, Moody's says
Rating agencies see credit challenges growing as macro conditions hit company finances