rating agencies

rating agencies definition - business

rating agencies

Companies that grade securities so as to indicate the quality of the securities for investors. The two major rating services are Moody's Investor Services and Standard & Poor's Corporation. See also Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006.

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