2019-07-17

Guidelines on Registration of Credit Rating Agencies

The Securities Commission Malaysia issued these guidelines to establish regulatory and supervisory requirements for credit rating agencies operating in Malaysia. The document mandates strict criteria for registration, including minimum capital, robust governance structures, and rigorous independence protocols to prevent conflicts of interest. It further requires continuous compliance through transparent disclosure of rating methodologies, timely monitoring of bonds, and comprehensive reporting to ensure market integrity.

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