Moody’s Investors Service
Creditors struggle to stop stressed firms borrowing more
Dropdowns, uptiers and double dips grow in number, and lenders can't prevent them
Scared of fallen angels? So are the rating agencies
Data shows rating agencies more reluctant to downgrade firms at the investment-grade boundary
Bitcoin futures growth could prompt bank ratings downgrades
Fitch, S&P, Moody’s contemplate impact of bitcoin futures on credit ratings
Hong Kong may front-run China TLAC requirements
Chinese G-Sibs could be forced to issue in Hong Kong before group TLAC requirements apply
The DIY approach to China bond investing
Lack of international ratings means foreign investors will need research resources of their own
EU money fund rule threatens negative rates management tool
Constant net asset value funds may have to change format during prolonged spells of negative rates
Australia’s bank levy could squeeze TLAC drive
Issuing Tier 2 and senior unsecured debt will become more expensive for the top four banks in the country
Australian banks fear statutory approach to TLAC
Bail-in rule for all senior debt could drive up funding costs significantly
Mixed industry reaction to Moody’s CCP ratings
Clearing members say narrow definition of default may limit ratings’ usefulness
Moody's correct on swaps bail-in risk – Risk.net poll
Nearly 90% say agency is right to assume swaps won't be bailed-in
DBRS and Fitch consider bail-in boost for swap ratings
If agencies follow Moody's lead, S&P would be isolated
Moody's swaps bail-in bet splits banks and buy side
Asset managers wary of assumptions that make swap counterparts look stronger
Fitch cautious on bank swap ratings
Agency to consider framework but suggests it will be limited
Moody's bank swap ratings may halt ABS downgrades
New methodology could ease swap replacement headaches
Hong Kong increases bank capital levels on credit expansion fears
HKMA is first Asian regulator to implement Basel III counter-cyclical capital buffer
Regulatory certainty required for Basel III bond uptake in India
Indian banks are in need of regulatory compliant capital instruments – but domestic investors are wary
CLO market appeals to yield-hungry investors
Post-financial crisis structured credit has been in hiding: but 2013 has seen the re-emergence of the collateralised loan obligation (CLO) market, with yield-hungry Asian players demonstrating a strong appetite for the paper
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Hong Kong regulator cautious about CoCos
The HKMA is unconvinced about banks issuing contingent convertible instruments, according to Arthur Yuen, deputy chief executive of the HKMA
Threat of downgrade hangs over North American power firms
Low natural gas prices, weak power demand and rising costs put pressure on credit ratings