For all the blame, credit raters still count on big banks for support

For all the blame, credit raters still have allies in town: big banks

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization":

"… ing on the government approved list — officially, they are designated as Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations — they might choose to “de-list” altogether.This would mean that th …"

Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Under attack, credit rating agencies turn to the First Amendment

Rating agencies fight (and lobby) for survival

In recent months, the credit rating agencies have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to delay new restrictions under the Dodd-Frank Act,
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Credit rating agencies most worried about liability

It’s go time on Capitol Hill for financial reform legislation, and the credit rating agencies are breathing a sigh of relief....

Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Credit rating agencies believe their ratings are 'opinions,' and thus have rights as free speech

How credit raters fended off oversight from Congress and SEC

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Sen. Schumer flip-flopped his position on credit ratings agencies
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Barney Frank vs. the credit raters

By Ben Protess

Financial services chair got tough measures passed, some want tougher

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization":

"… financial system.S&P and other companies anointed by the government as Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations, or NRSROs, are chiseled into many rules that regulate the financial indu …"