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SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications
Legal // September 03, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged six credit rating agencies with “significant” recordkeeping failures in maintaining and preserving electronic communications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

DeFi Could Be Divided Into Regulated and Unregulated Sectors
Blockchain // February 15, 2022

Decentralized finance (DeFI) could get split into regulated and unregulated segments as watchdogs determine the sector’s risk, according to a report by Fitch Ratings, the New York-based credit rating agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Weeks Before Bitcoin Bond Launch, Fitch Slashes El Salvador’s Credit Rating
Cryptocurrency // February 11, 2022

Weeks before El Salvador is planning to launch a $1 billion bond issue, Fitch Ratings slashed its credit default rating from an already dismal B- to CCC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up
Economy // November 29, 2021

With the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, growth prospects around the world could be in jeopardy, according to updates from rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service on Monday (Nov. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Late Car Payments Hit Highest Rate in More Than 30 Years

March 06, 2025
American consumers are missing monthly car payments at the highest rate since 1994. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

SEC Says 6 Credit Rating Agencies Failed to Preserve Electronic Communications

September 03, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged six credit rating agencies with “significant” recordkeeping failures in maintaining and preserving electronic communications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

DeFi Could Be Divided Into Regulated and Unregulated Sectors

February 15, 2022
Decentralized finance (DeFI) could get split into regulated and unregulated segments as watchdogs determine the sector’s risk, according to a report by Fitch Ratings, the New York-based credit rating agency....

Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up

November 29, 2021
With the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, growth prospects around the world could be in jeopardy, according to updates from rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service...