ABS ratings need reform — relabelling them would be disastrous

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ABS ratings need reform — relabelling them would be disastrous

Under intense political pressure, the rating agencies have suggested giving asset backed instruments a different rating scale from unsecured credit. This would not only stigmatise securitisation, but undermine the integrity and benefit of the whole rating system.

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