This book explores the role of rating agencies in capital markets. It analyses rating agencies prior to the Buttonwood agreement, the current scenario and future trends. It discusses the competence of credit rating agencies in the context of the Asian crisis and corporate scandals in the US, their NRSRO (Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization) status, the role of SEC in initiating the reforms process and the implementation of the Basel II norms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ch Rajeshwer
Ch Rajeshwer, is a Certified Investment Banker of the Society of Certified Investment Bankers, an affiliate of the ICFAI University. He is also a graduate in commerce from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He heads the ICFAI University Press – Magazines and Journals department. He has been associated with ICFAI for more than 8 years in the area of publications. He is spearheading the activity of enriching the portfolio of publications of the ICFAI University Press. He is also the consulting editor of The Analyst, the monthly magazine published by the ICFAI University Press. He has contributed many articles covering a wide spectrum of issues ranging from Accounting, Corporate Finance to Corporate Governance and Economics to Business Strategy. His areas of interest include financial markets, investment banking, accounting, business journalism and lateral thinking.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sharath Jutur
Sharath Jutur holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from ICFAI Business School, an affiliate of ICFAI University. He has been a regular contributor to various publications of the ICFAI University Press. His areas of interest include corporate finance, financial markets etc. Presently, he is a team member with 'Chartered Financial Analyst' magazine.
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