Issuer Ratings: Counterparty Credit Ratings
Counterparty Credit Rating evaluates the creditworthiness of both public and private companies -- whether or not the rated company issues in the public debt markets.
A Counterparty Credit Rating can help an organization gain the confidence of lenders and helps negotiate favorable pricing and terms:
Demonstrates financial strength to potential business partners
Improves leverage in financial transactions
Creates a standard that allows for peer comparisons
Enhances debt issuance in the credit markets, giving borrowers the broadest possible placements of their debt instruments
A counterparty credit rating can help you make a difference when you want to:
Demonstrate your financial stability to a potential client seeking custodial or asset management services
Seek a joint-venture partner
Enhance transparency for your customers and shareholders
Reduce your costs for letters or credit or other guarantees
Assess your funding options or consider strategic alternatives
Compare your creditworthiness to that of your peers
Issue Ratings
In addition to evaluating the creditworthiness of both public and private companies, Standard & Poor’s also rates an issuer's debt securities and other financial obligations.
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