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The landscape of regional credit rating agencies (GCRAs and DCRAs) faces complexities due to the multitude of standards and rating practices. Ownership structures and control issues further complicate the environment, raising concerns about the pressures exerted by various stakeholders, such as sovereigns, banks, and MNCs. This paper explores the implications of homogeneous skills and methodologies among rating agencies, the impact on the Asian bond market, and the potential monopolistic tendencies. It also addresses regulatory dynamics and the importance of standardized rating systems for the industry.
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DESIRABILITY& CHALLENGES REGIONAL CREDIT RATING AGENCIES
REGIONAL (HARMONIZED) RATING STANDARDS - GCRAs & DCRAs Already Multiplicity of Standards - Confusion - Ownership Structure & Control GCRA?DCRA?Sovereigns?BFSI?MNCs?– Pulls & Pressures -Homogeneous Skills & Methodologies SROs Like ACRAA – Neutral & Better Equipped
FACILITATING ASIAN BOND MARKET - How Many One? - Monopolistic Operation A Few? Competitive Pressures GCRA/DCRA/RCRA Rating Shopping, Lax Due Diligence, Diluted Analytics/Resources - Regulatory Environment Who Regulates – Single / Multiple
TWO POSSIBILITIES • ROLE OF GCRA Sovereign Rating Ceiling • ROLE OF DCRA Networked Operations