Agencies

SEC approves stricter oversight of credit rating agencies (Investment Executive)

4 Dec 2008

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved rule amendments that are intended to increase transparency and accountability at credit rating agencies, the regulator announced Wednesday.

SEC cracks down on credit rating agencies (Wall Street and Technology)

4 Dec 2008

New rules crack down on conflict of interest by credit rating agencies, which have been criticized for contributing to the current financial crisis.

SEC crackdown on credit rating agencies (Financial Times)

3 Dec 2008

US securities regulators on Wednesday moved to crack down on conflicts of interest at credit rating agencies but delayed taking action on other, more controversial proposals to overhaul business practices.