How Does A Credit Rating Agency Work?
Seminar
Background:
Roberto Rivero, Head of Market Development Rating Services, Standard & Poor’s
With the recent downgrading of Greece by Standard & Poor’s, the European markets imploded, Germany was subjected to a humiliating stand-down with France, the euro lost most of its value, and there were real concerns that the Eurozone may come to an end.
These fears proved to be over-stated, but it did show the real power that credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor’s have over the markets.
So what are credit rating agencies really all about and how do they work?
- What is the role and meaning of a rating?
- What have ratings firms learnt from recent market events?
- What are the independent and regulatory measures being used to restore market confidence in ratings
- A glimpse at what's to come: future trends
Roberto Rivero is responsible for Marketing and Investor Relations for Standard & Poor’s Rating Services in the EMEA region. His 25-year career has included senior positions in Sales, Marketing and Product Development. More recent roles include Head of Sales & Marketing at the London Stock Exchange, Product Marketing Director at Fidessa and Head of Product Management & Marketing at Thomson Financial.
Date
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Time
18:00 GMT
Cost
Free
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Roberto Rivero
Head of Market Development Rating Services
Standard & Poor’s
Location
IoD hub, City of London
New Broad Street House, 35 New Broad Street
London
EC2M 1NH