Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs)

Definition:

Credit Ratings Agencies registered with the SEC under the US Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006. Currently (September 2022) includes:

A.M. Best Company, Inc., Dominion Bond Rating Service Ltd., Demotech, Inc. Egan-Jones Rating Company, Fitch, HR Ratings de México, S.A. de C.V., Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. (formerly known as LACE Financial Corp.), Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

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