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Brexit agreement does not eliminate uncertainties that have been weighing on economy

25 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

The Brexit agreement between the European Union and UK lays the foundation for future trade relations, but lacks substance on services trade, which is vital to the UK economy. In line with our expectations, the deal confirms the macroeconomic cost of losing EU membership for the UK sovereign.

Meet Rob Fauber, Moody's new President & Chief Executive Officer

04 Jan 2021|Moody's Corporation

Rob Fauber became President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Corporation on January 1, 2021. He was elected to the Board of Directors effective October 22, 2020.

Moody’s 2021 Credit Trends

26 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

Start 2021 with an event series that will put credit insights into context across different countries and regions.

A Note from Moody’s CEO and Leadership: Our Commitment to Supporting Equal Justice

05 Jun 2020|Moody's Corporation

Moody’s will commit $1 million over the next five years to promote equal justice and advancement of the Black community

Vulnerabilities in software supply chains, rising cost of ransomware are key 2021 cyber risks

Cyber Risk

26 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

Cybersecurity risks will continue to grow as a credit factor for debt issuers this year. Areas of focus include supply chains, the shift to remote work during the pandemic and geopolitical cybersecurity concerns. Availability and scope of cyber insurance will also be an issue as rising ransomware attacks prompt insurers to reassess pricing and terms of coverage.

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Low-rated companies in hard-hit sectors will remain vulnerable through slow, bumpy economic recovery

25 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

The fundamental credit quality of low-rated companies will remain strained, particularly in sectors that the pandemic has hurt the most. The reliance on additional liquidity likely will persist this year for those companies confronting looming debt maturities as they try to stave off default.

New US administration's policy pivots will affect energy and consumer-related sectors

22 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

The Biden administration’s initial executive actions mark a distinct repositioning on key issues. These shifts have economic and policy implications, with potential credit effects for structured finance, oil and gas, automobiles, tourism and higher education.

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Podcast: As China opens markets, foreign securities, asset management firms seek rewards

Moody’s Talks – Focus on Finance Podcast

27 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

Lan Wang of the Banking team and Lillian Li of the Credit Strategy & Research team discuss why China’s move to open up its domestic financial markets to foreign securities firms potentially benefits all parties, despite operational hurdles. Plus, Marina Cremonese of the Asset Management team joins Lan to talk about the future for asset managers seeking to grow their businesses in China.

Podcast: Key drivers of new methodology for rating US K-12 school districts include enrollment and fixed costs

Moody's Talks - Public Finance

26 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

Gail Sussman and Eva Bogaty of the US Public Finance team discuss the new methodology for rating US K-12 public school districts. The new methodology has led to about 640 issuers being placed on review, slightly less than 20% of US K-12 districts we rate.

Video: Outlook for euro-area sovereigns in 2021 is negative

20 Jan 2021|Moody's Investors Service

Subdued and fragile growth prospects, together with calls for policymakers to support an inclusive recovery, will challenge fiscal consolidation this year. High debt levels and stop-start growth intensify the risk and potential impact of another shock.

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Moody's Credit Outlook

Latest Issue: 28 January 2021

Projected rise in nonperforming loans will constrain Greek banks' efforts to improve asset quality

Differing recovery pace across Asian countries, secular shifts will lead to wider differentiation in credit quality

Foreign asset managers will need to play long game to succeed in China

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