Credit Rating Research Initiative

After a great few years covering stories ranging from the RBS scandals to developments across different regions, Financial Regulation Matters has come to an end. The focus now is on my new Credit Rating Research Initiative - your support with this new initiative would be great!

Africa could save up to $74 billion if credit ratings could be more objective @ahunnaeziakonwa & @raymondgilpin discussed @UNDP’s #AfricaCreditRatings initiative at @AfricanUnionUN. By building capacity in negotiating #creditratings, there could be more resources for dev actions

📰|@AstonLawSchool expert writes book about new way to help ease poor countries’ debt burden 😲🌍Many nations face having national credit rating downgraded 💵🧮Suggests temporary change to ratings calculation could help 👇 bit.ly/3Nowb9w #TeamAston #Debt #Africa

🚨 WATCH NOW 🚨 🤝 𝗥𝗼𝗼’𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱: A mentor partnership between @Deliveroo and @AstonLawSchool 🗣️ "You're 1 of 5 students on it... how was the process to get here?" FULL SHOW 👉 bit.ly/3s50YzO READ MORE 👉 bit.ly/3yeVm75 #AstonOriginals

I've just posted a new blog: Credit Rating Agency ‘Gatekeepers’ open the Gates for Solar Asset-backed Securities Market, but at what cost? ift.tt/3AdPGuh

Credit Rating Agency ‘Gatekeepers’ open the Gates for Solar Asset-backed Securities Market, but at what cost? ift.tt/3AdPGuh

IOSCO Publishes its Consultation Report on ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers – Does It Go Far Enough or Is More Needed? ift.tt/3BZQe8q

I've just posted a new blog: IOSCO Publishes its Consultation Report on ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers – Does It Go Far Enough or Is More Needed? ift.tt/3BZQe8q

Analysing the pre-Hearing Statements before the US House Committee on Financial Services’ Examination of NRSROs ift.tt/2Uqpn4v

I've just posted a new blog: Analysing the pre-Hearing Statements before the US House Committee on Financial Services’ Examination of NRSROs ift.tt/2Uqpn4v

I've just posted a new blog: The European Regulation of ESG Rating Agencies Takes Its Next Step ift.tt/3xjnyV7

The European Regulation of ESG Rating Agencies Takes Its Next Step ift.tt/3xjnyV7

I've just posted a new blog: Is the End in Sight for Credit Reporting Agencies like Equifax, Experian, and Others? What Does This Mean for Credit Rating Agencies? ift.tt/3xdOVQm

Is the End in Sight for Credit Reporting Agencies like Equifax, Experian, and Others? What Does This Mean for Credit Rating Agencies? ift.tt/3xdOVQm

This is no mean feat for Daniel – @FulbrightPrgrm is The U.S. government's flagship international exchange programme. Impressive stuff! Look after him, @NYUStern 🤝

🎊| Congratulations to @AstonLawSchool's Dr Daniel Cash 📜 He's won a prestigious @FulbrightPrgrm Scholarship at @NYUStern ✍️ He'll develop a sector-leading edited collection, bringing together leading figures in credit rating research 👉 bit.ly/3d04fbb #TeamAston

📰| A great article from @C_R_R_I's Dr Daniel Cash for the @OpenSociety 💵 He's been looking at 'a looming debt crunch' for the world's poorest countries 🗣️ "COVID-19 affects every country. But not all have been equally able to respond" 👉 osf.to/2TZIRwh

📰| Fantastic coverage of @AstonLawSchool's Dr Daniel Cash today at @Reuters 💵 He's proposed a credit downgrade buffer for poor nations seeking debt help ✍️ The @C_R_R_I has published research today looking at a 'credit rating impasse' 👉 reut.rs/3uKtzYQ #TeamAston

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Proud to see our new reports published today, and coverage from @Reuters - reuters.com/article/us-eme… we look at the 'credit rating impasse' affecting the world's poorest countries and particularly African countries. Check them out via our website - aston.ac.uk/bss/aston-law-…

💵 | Credit rating Expert Alert! Interested in new research around poor countries which have to choose between fighting Covid and servicing their debts? @AstonUniversity has an #expert who can explain how both can be done! 👉 bit.ly/34o368y DM us for details