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Агенциите за кредитен рейтинг – значимост, представяне и перспективи
The Credit Rating Agencies – Significance, Performance and Perspectives

Author(s): Dimitar Rafailov
Subject(s): Economy, Public Finances
Published by: Икономически университет - Варна
Keywords: rating agencies; credit ratings; regulation

Summary/Abstract: Credit rating agencies are a key component of the financial infrastructure. This study examines trends in the activities of rating agencies after the past global financial crisis. It argues the essential importance of agencies for the functioning of credit markets, outlines the flaws that have emerged and discusses measures to overcome them. The analysis of credit rating agencies’ performance over the last decade found improvement in rating accuracy. The study propose directions for increasing the information content of ratings through changes in regulations and digitalization.

  • Issue Year: 91/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 153-202
  • Page Count: 50
  • Language: Bulgarian
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