Phys.org

Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: How to fix the problem at source

Some developing country governments spend years making the reforms that international financial institutions want—only to find that their efforts are not rewarded. They may make budgets more ...
The Conversation

Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how

For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens ...
The Conversation

Credit and credibility: rating agency errors come with a cost

The rating agency S&P Global’s Africa Credit Rating Trends 2025 reviews the past year’s rating activities and analyses the continent’s prospects for 2026. It is an important document because it ...
Reuters

Cool it with the credit ratings critiques. We need them more than ever

NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Lambasting credit rating agencies is a favorite pastime of many debt market participants. However, self-interest appears to drive many of the most common criticisms, and ...
Reuters

Africa experts call for greater oversight of ratings agencies in G20 report

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A panel of Africa experts on Tuesday urged the Group of 20 major economies to step up oversight of credit rating agencies, which they accused of using flawed and ...
The Chronicle

‘Big Three’ credit agencies warn of negative outlook for higher education

Following a turbulent year in higher education, the “Big Three” credit rating agencies report that financial challenges for universities are expected to continue in 2026. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s ...