The Law and Regulation of Credit Rating Agencies in the EU and US

This practical book sets out and compares and contrasts the EU and US regulatory responses to Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). It takes into account very recent regulatory initiatives and simultaneously drawing matters of interest to practitioners regarding the practice of CRAs, as well as the wider implications of CRA regulations to the financial services market. The book provides an outline of what CRAs actually do and will serve as a practical, comprehensive, desk top reference for those working directly in the financial services sector internationally.