ASEAN Companies Remain Cautious, Despite Signs Of Easing Pressure
In the first half of 2009, recessionary global economic conditions significantly affected corporate credit ratings in some Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. But is the worst over? In this podcast, Standard & Poor's Director Yasmin Wirjawan examines corporate credit quality, rating trends, and the outlook for the region.
Understanding Standard & Poor's Rating Definitions
This article is designed to help market participants better understand what Standard & Poor's credit ratings mean. Although the official definitions appear outwardly to be very simple, they embody multiple factors that compose the overall assessment of creditworthiness.
The ASEAN Regional Ratings Scale has been designed to meet the needs of investors who want to clearly compare and contrast the relative creditworthiness of issues and debt issuers within an ASEAN context.
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