https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14224 International credit rating agencies assess creditworthiness of sovereigns, corporations, financial institutions and instruments, serving as benchmarks that shape investor decisions and borrowing costs. They rate sovereign, corporate, banking, structured finance and ESG instruments, publish methodologies, and provide surveillance. Regulatory oversight varies by jurisdiction, while Basel uses ratings for risk-weighted assets and IOSCO issues a voluntary code. Post-crisis reforms focus on transparency of methodologies, analyst rotation, enhanced surveillance and disclosures to address conflicts of interest and rating bias. Emphasis is placed on diversifying perspectives and strengthening domestic rating capacity. en-us Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:31:26 +0530 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:31:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14224 International credit rating agencies assess creditworthiness of sovereigns, corporations, financial institutions and instruments, serving as benchmarks that shape investor decisions and borrowing costs. They rate sovereign, corporate, banking, structured finance and ESG instruments, publish methodologies, and provide surveillance. Regulatory oversight varies by jurisdiction, while Basel uses ratings for risk-weighted assets and IOSCO issues a voluntary code. Post-crisis reforms focus on transparency of methodologies, analyst rotation, enhanced surveillance and disclosures to address conflicts of interest and rating bias. Emphasis is placed on diversifying perspectives and strengthening domestic rating capacity. Articles Corporate Laws / IBC / SEBI Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:31:26 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14224