Regulators seek comment on alternative standards of creditworthines
Insurer’s financial flexibility has become increasingly constrained
Credit-rating agencies would be regulated for the first time under rules proposed by the CSA
Fitch Ratings survey shows concerns about banks’ credit quality
Issuers would have to get permission to include ratings in registration statements or prospectuses
Central bank contributing to international efforts to review the role and use of external credit ratings
A ‘designated rating organization’ would be required to adopt code of conduct
CSA says rules will address investor protection, market stability concerns
U.S. regulator plans review of rating agency
Rating agency maintains stable outlook